Job summary
Mental Health services in Jersey are undergoing significant change. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the professional lead social worker will provide leadership, expert advice and professional development & role modelling for all social workers across our mental health services. The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake social work practice whilst in this role, and will lead on the development of carers support and safeguarding across mental health services. This exciting role requires a skilled and experienced social work leader, who is able to work flexibly as part of a multi-disciplinary leadership team and inspire our social work workforce.
Main duties of the job
Professionally lead the development of social work practice, policies and procedures in order to
deliver an effective, safe mental health service.
As a member of the Mental Health Care Group Senior Leadership Team, provide professional
leadership, advice and input to the SLT, leading on designated areas of work (including
safeguarding and carers support) across the care group and modelling effective MDT working
Work across the service to develop best practice in mental health ensuring that staff are equipped
to undertake duties and responsibilities in relation to legislative, policy and procedural frameworks
About us
Jersey while owned by the Crown is a self governed Island, which also runs its own Health Service & is not part of the NHS though it has strong partnerships & connections with it
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters. A small population with clear local identities our Islanders benefit from true community spirit and lifestyle as will you.
It is a really great time to come to Jersey. We are currently enjoying a comprehensive programme to transform Mental Health Services and health and social care, including a new hospital project. We are not part of the NHS but have close ties and there is a lot of support as part of your transition.
As an inclusive employer we will create opportunities for flexible working to attract and retain talent which reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications for working flexible hours, part-time working and job sharing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Provide professional leadership for all social workers within the care group to achieve best
practice in mental health social work practice and procedures.
2. Lead the professional development of social work colleagues across the mental health
care group, ensuring arrangements are in place for the supervision of professional
practice and compliance with standards, policies and legislation to ensure the safe
delivery of services achieving best outcomes for service users and families. Contribute to
training, ASYE programme and other service developments.
3. Support the development of written policies and procedures under the Mental Health
(Jersey) Law 2016 (MHL) and its interaction with key other legislation e.g. Capacity and
Self-Determination (Jersey) Law 2016, and the effective implementation and monitoring of
these
4. Provide mentoring, on the job coaching, and evaluation of Authorised Officer trainees
portfolios and Authorised Officers undergoing re-approval. Ensure an adequate
number of AOs are in place to deliver statutory services to the community.
5. Undertake direct case work in a designated team for people with complex mental health
needs. This will include undertaking assessments and care planning as appropriate,
delivery of timely interventions to service users, evaluation of care delivery and effective
MDT working
6. Optimise the use of performance information, data, changes to legislation or policy and
service user & carer experience to continuously assess the impact of mental health
interventions to inform service development and improvement.
7. Lead on the implementation of carer support across the care group, including supervision
and management of designated carers support workers
8. Participate in the on-call manager rota for mental health services
Statutory responsibilities
Active engagement, participation and compliance with any other statutory responsibilities applicable to
the role, as amended from time to time.
This role is politically restricted. The jobholder is not permitted to undertake political activity involving
standing for election to the States or as a Parish Constable, or publicly supporting someone who is
standing for election or playing a public part in any political manner.
Person Specification
General Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, orally and verbally.
- Ability to maintain appropriate records in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Ability to lead & contribute to service and team planning and development.
- Ability to lead & manage change and positively support staff through change processes.
- Ability to supervise and motivate others in learning and development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Social Work with relevant post qualification experience.
- Current Professional Registration with Social Work England (and ability to register with Jersey Care Commission)
Desirable
- Post graduate training/ CPD in Mental Health.
- Practice Teacher qualification
- Qualification & experience as an Authorised Officer / AMHP
Experience
Essential
- Detailed understanding of mental health & illness, including medical, social & psychological processes and their impact on the individual.
- Up to date knowledge of mental health legislation, systems and care delivery processes underpinned by a good theoretical knowledge base.
- Understanding of prevention and recovery models of care and ability to implement these Significant experience and understanding of safeguarding of children & adults.
- Relevant senior experience as a qualified social worker.
- Experience of leading or supervising staff in a multi disciplinary setting.
- Experience of leading teams / services working with service users with Mental Health needs.
Desirable
- Experience of leading on / implementing service user involvement and co-production.
- Experience of developing and implementing teaching / training for multi-disciplinary staff.
Technical / Work-based Skills
Essential
- Ability to use IT systems, record and input data.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR