Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist CYPS inpatient
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Flexibility in working week)
- Job ref
- 263-SCG25-100-LB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ferndene Hospital
- Town
- Prudhoe
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Social Worker
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Specialist Children and Young People’s inpatient services. We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the team and services.
You would be joining at an exciting time with the introduction of Social Worker into the service and newly developed inpatient clinical pathways. Young people aged between 13 to 18 years old who come into our services are assessed for the clinical pathway which best suits their clinical needs. These clinical pathways include acute Mental Illness ward, general Mental Health including eating disorder ward, Learning Disability Ward, Low and Medium secure wards.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced clinical social work interventions to young people and their families.
- Apply legal and statutory frameworks (e.g., MHA, Children Act, MCA) to support care planning and safeguarding.
- Offer expert social work consultation and leadership across the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
- Work collaboratively with education staff, families, external agencies, and local authorities.
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives including Talk 1st, positive and safe strategies, and user-led projects.
- Mentor, supervise, and support junior staff and students, promoting a culture of continuous learning and development.
Participate in clinical audits, training delivery, and research projects to enhance service quality.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Why Join Us?
- Access to CNTW’s nationally recognised training in Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
- Robust supervision and development structure with CPD and leadership opportunities.
- A highly skilled and supportive MDT committed to innovation and service user involvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Substantial experience in CAMHS, mental health, learning disabilities, or secure services.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, mental health legislation, and the social care landscape.
- Leadership experience and confidence in multi-agency working.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 8th July 2025
Closing date : 22nd July 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification (DipSW) and registration to professional body (SW-England)
- Experience of mental health services.
- Student/Training Assessor (if applicable)
- Post Graduate Degree or equivalent qualification.
- Will have reached the status of progressed social worker
- Experience/training in recognised risk assessment
- Experience of teaching.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience
- Specialist knowledge in Mental Health, youth offending and legislation and working practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with young people with a history of risk or posing as a risk
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
- Experience of working with people who are involved in criminal justice system
- Experience of young people needs using multi-layered assessments and interventions
- Significant post registration experience in the relevant service area
Desirable criteria
- experience of working with young people inpatient
- Experience of working with agencies within the justice system
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent risk assessment and management skills.
- The ability to work with and liaise effectively with other teams and agencies.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Evidence of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous record keeping
- Evidence of excellent report writing skills
- Demonstrable evidence of advanced skills in own profession.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Yvette Redwood
- Job title
- AHP Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07867902025
List jobs with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Allied Health Professions or all sectors