Social Worker (Eating Disorders)

The role will require good organisation and time-management skills, creative thinking/problem solving, as well as teamwork and passion. The postholder will have the ability to work with a high level of autonomy and manage their own workload, as well as offer supervision to other social workers. They will have experience of working with adults with mental health diagnoses, ideally eating disorders.
The role will also require good knowledge of mental health and social care legislation, the ability to lead on Care Act assessments and referrals, safeguarding issues within the team, and liaison with adult and children social care services in the 5 London boroughs that our Trust covers, as well as with external providers within the National inpatient service. The post holder will have experience of liaising with multiple agencies in order to arrange aftercare and specialist placements., To provide leadership for safeguarding issues and liaising with the clients relevant local safeguarding teams as necessary.
To lead on the MCA 2005, the MHA 1983 and the Care Act 2014 as appropriate to client needs.
To be involved in providing assessment, treatment, consultation and supervision. Detailed assessments of clients and providing support and advice on complex cases.
Taking responsibility for the social care and social work elements of practice and innovations for the Eating Disorders service.
To liaise clearly and collaboratively with the services multi-disciplinary team and with external teams and providers as required.
To join colleagues in assessment and planning meetings both for the inpatient services and community services.
To lead on and advise on socio-therapeutic activities as required, including group work.
Service Development:
To be responsible for identifying desirable service developments in accordance with needs of the service users and their carers.
To contribute to the development, evaluation and monitoring of EDS services operational policies and services, as directed, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.
To lead on the development and implementation of social care related policies and services.
To contribute towards research initiatives and evidence-based practice.
To participate in managing systems for evaluating the quality of service provided.
To maintain accurate, reliable clinical records that are contemporaneous.
Teaching, Training and Supervision:
To receive relevant professional and managerial supervision from Deputy Head of Social Work and Team manager, as relevant.
To gain additional experiences and skills through courses and training relevant to the profession and the service as agreed in PADR and in accordance with the Trust Training and Development process and procedures.
To be able to supervise student social workers or work towards a qualification to supervise student social workers in practice.
To provide advice, consultation and training to staff working with the client group across a range of agencies and settings.
Research and Service Evaluation:
To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence-based practice in individual work and work with other team members.
To undertake appropriate research and provide advice to other staff undertaking research.
Other/General:
To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice.
To contribute to and commit to undertaking an annual professional development review (PADR).
To undertake personal and professional development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP) as required by the service.
To liaise and maintain links with relevant outside agencies, local and voluntary and statutory bodies.
Legal literacy, to keep informed of new legislation, national and local policy and procedures.
To attend and participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings, supervision groups, staff reflection meetings, educational meetings and Social Work Forum/annual conference.
To act as a resource to staff on social care issues.
At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

Are you passionate about working with adults with eating disorders and about social work? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you, to work part time as a social worker in the adult eating disorders service.
We are seeking an experienced social worker, who is enthusiastic and committed to working with clients who experience severe eating disorders (some of whom may be difficult to engage).

NHS AfC: Band 7
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.