Job summary

EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.

If you would like more information please contact [email protected]

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated social worker to join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) as locally we invest in the development of social workers and as we work closely with local universities and partner with 'Think Ahead'.

If you are a Social Worker with significant experience, looking for an exciting opportunity to impart your skills and knowledge to the next generation of social work professionals? If so, we have the perfect role for you.

This exciting pilot will see Social Workers spending a 'legacy' period, supervising, supporting, and handing over their career insights to students, following significant experiences in social care. The role will be supporting students in Community Mental Health/Community Forensic Mental Health settings using a model that helps students on placement and newly qualified social workers to develop their skills, knowledge and capability and strengthen their professional confidence.

Main duties of the job

The Legacy Practitioner will be responsible for inspiring and promoting the social work profession across the system, as well as undertaking clinical education with their students and learners face to face/virtually and delivering presentations as appropriate.

Key responsibilities include ensuring clinical training to learners is provided using up-to-date evidence-based information and guidance, demonstrating own clinical skills, and supporting and providing clinical learning opportunities for students.

The post holder will also be responsible for overseeing and working alongside students, newly qualified social workers, Think Ahead partners and those returning to practice as well as supervisors and practice educators providing regular support and facilitating reflection in practice.

The successful candidate will be required to be a registered Social worker with current Social Work England registration and hold an accredited teaching qualification or have equivalent experience (e.g. Supervisor / assessor preparation/practice educator) and have excellent communication and leadership skills.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.