General information Reference 001694 Publication start date 13/03/2025 Application Closing Date 27/03/2025 Title Senior Social Worker - Early Intervention Team for Psychosis Service Area/School Adult Social Care & Health - Adult Social Care About Us Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites. A rare opportunity has arisen in the dynamic Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP), for a senior social worker and care coordinator. The Team enjoys manageable caseloads and a fully integrated multi-disciplinary approach. The Team is a small team, who are very supportive. There is ample training provided that is specially related to working with people who experience psychosis. Based at the office in Erith with free parking and good transport links, the EIP team is a supportive whole borough team working with service users subsequent to their first episode of psychosis, embracing concepts of strengths-based practice and a systemic approach with evidence-based practice in order to enable recovery. As the Senior Social Worker, your enthusiasm, unique perspectives, knowledge of the Care Act and professional skills will be highly respected within the service. Training and development is an integral offer within the service. About the Role Work within the EIP team to deliver early intervention services for service users following their first episode of psychosis. Use strengths-based and systemic approaches to enable service users' recovery and promote independence. Assess, plan, and manage complex cases, providing high-quality, evidence-based support. Conduct AMHP duties one week every 5-6 weeks, ensuring regular engagement with the AMHP service. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, service users, and families to ensure person-centered, recovery-focused care. Maintain a high standard of practice, staying informed about current best practices, especially under the Care Act, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Supervise social workers in the Early Intervention Team Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information. For an informal discussion about the role please contact [Nicola shawyer], [clinical and quality lead, 02038611174], [Nicola.shawyer2nhs.net] We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date. Candidate Profile Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) certification. Strong knowledge and application of the Care Act and relevant legislation. Enthusiasm, commitment to high-quality care, and a passion for enabling recovery. For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) How To Apply Use the ‘Apply for vacancy’ button. Anticipated Interview Date: 22nd of April Please note that the system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised and have your CV and/or Supporting statement ready to upload. If any mandatory fields are missing, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion. Please check your Junk email for any correspondence. Additional Information As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitmentbexley.gov.uk Grade BEXLEY14 Contract Type Permanent Employment Details Contract Hours 36.00 Salary £46,184 - £52,826 Inclusive of Choices & Market Premium Benefits Choices £2,769 & 5.5% Market Premium Location South East, London, Bexleyheath Centre