NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust) is currently recruiting a qualified and compassionate Social Worker to support older adults with complex and acute mental health needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading NHS trusts and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification in literacy and numeracy, and have a strong commitment to person-centred care. Previous experience working with older people in mental health settings is highly desirable.
Visa sponsorship is available, and international applicants in the UK are encouraged to apply.
About the Trust
NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust) provides an extensive range of integrated community and mental health services for individuals residing in the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest, as well as community health services for residents of Basildon, Brentwood, and Thurrock in south west Essex.
The Trust also delivers the Emotional Wellbeing Mental Health Service for children and young people across the entire county of Essex, and acts as the provider for all-age eating disorder services and child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) throughout Kent and Medway.
With an annual budget of £490 million, NELFT offers care and treatment to a population of approximately 4.3 million people, employing around 7,500 staff across 210 bases in London, Essex, Kent, and Medway.
Position: Social Worker
Salary: £37,338 – £44,962 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Ilford, London
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker within the Barking and Dagenham Adults Home Treatment Team. B&DHTT is a Multi-Disciplinary Team which provides a specialist service for adults that present with a mental health crisis. The service is an alternative to hospital admission and works intensively with service users in their own home.
Main duties of the job
- The post will provide specialist assessment and intervention to service users within the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham.
- You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a co-ordinated service, contributing specialist knowledge and advice to others involved in the service user’s care.
- The post holder needs to be an enthusiastic and innovative Social Worker with experience of working with adults.
- The post holder will be expected to work across a 7 day a week rota including weekends and bank holidays and will need to be able to travel across sites in order to carry out their clinical duties (car parking pass is provided).
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- Current RMN / HCP registration
- Teaching qualification (ENB 998, TICS, MELPS etc)
Experience
Essential
- Working with older people with complex, acute mental health needs.
- Providing staff supervision and appraisal to both qualified and non-professionally aligned staff
- Evidence of post-registration clinical development.
- To have experience of assessing, planning implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- To have experience in working / liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities
- The 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation, codes of practice and guidance
- Medication management
- Policy Guidance relating to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams.
- Knowledge of Older Adults mental health problems including organic and functional illnesses
Benefits
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
APPLY TODAY and join the NHS in this rewarding role.
Application Deadline
June 2, 2025