Social Work Apprentice

Job title:

Social Work Apprentice

Company

NHS

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to train as a Social Worker within the innovative Crisis Assessment and Triage Team with some experience also extending to the Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital and Intensive Home, services dedicated to placing the lived experiences and mental well-being of young people at the heart of its work.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for people who are passionate about mental health and committed to supporting and empowering young people and their families/carers.This three-year apprenticeship, with two posts available, combines hands-on experience with academic training through the University of Kent’s highly regarded Social Work programme, ranked second in The Times Good University Guide 2025.About usProbationary PeriodThis 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).Starting with NELFTNELFT 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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Date posted08 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£19,100 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number395-KM865-24Job locationsKent and Medway Adolescent HospitalCranbrook RoadStaplehurstTN12 0ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesStarting at Band 3, you will progress through each band annually, reaching Band 6 upon qualification.We encourage applicants without traditional qualifications, as we highly value practical work experience.Upon successful completion, you will become a fully qualified Social Worker within the Crisis, Assessment and Triage Team. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesStarting at Band 3, you will progress through each band annually, reaching Band 6 upon qualification.We encourage applicants without traditional qualifications, as we highly value practical work experience.Upon successful completion, you will become a fully qualified Social Worker within the Crisis, Assessment and Triage Team.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Maths GCSE C/4 or equivalent
• English GCSE C/4 or equivalent
• Functional Skills Level 3 or equivalent
• Demonstrates the ability to study at an undergraduate level

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health or social care setting
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of understanding of Safeguarding Children and other relevant legislation and policies
• Evidence of Multi Agency Working

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of NHS priorities

Desirable

• Awareness of key legislation/policy relating to children and mental health

SkillsEssential

• Effective communication
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage own time and plan times activities, including building in traveltime
• Good computer literacy
• Flexible and adaptable to needs to the patients

Desirable

• Able to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to evidence understanding and importance of safeguarding and child protection

OtherEssential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance
• Must have an immigration status that will cover the entire 3 years of the undergraduate degree

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Maths GCSE C/4 or equivalent
• English GCSE C/4 or equivalent
• Functional Skills Level 3 or equivalent
• Demonstrates the ability to study at an undergraduate level

ExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in a mental health or social care setting
• Experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of understanding of Safeguarding Children and other relevant legislation and policies
• Evidence of Multi Agency Working

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness of NHS priorities

Desirable

• Awareness of key legislation/policy relating to children and mental health

SkillsEssential

• Effective communication
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to manage own time and plan times activities, including building in traveltime
• Good computer literacy
• Flexible and adaptable to needs to the patients

Desirable

• Able to work independently as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to evidence understanding and importance of safeguarding and child protection

OtherEssential

• Must be a car driver with a valid driving license or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance
• Must have an immigration status that will cover the entire 3 years of the undergraduate degree

Expected salary

£19100 per year

Location

Staplehurst, Kent

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:32:45 GMT

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