Mental Health Social Worker - MHUCD
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health Social Worker in our MHUCD.
The Mental Health Urgent Care Department (MHUCD) is a place where anyone in Essex, aged 18 and above, who is in a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment and immediate care planning. It is a purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon Hospital site.
The department will offer a calm and therapeutic mental health setting to see the majority of urgent/emergency mental health presentations and represent an improvement on the service previously offered in busy emergency departments.
Soc ial w ork e r s within the Mental Health Urgent Care Department (MHUCD) provide a person-centred, strengths-based app roach to care, with a focus on the psycho soc ial factors that impact an individual’s mental health, wellbeing, and behaviour.
Within assessment and intervention, soc ial w ork e r s will:
Identify and address soc ial determinants of mental health, including soc ial exclusion and its impact on wellbeing (e.g. housing instability, poverty, unemployment, and soc ial isolation)
Contribute to biopsycho soc ial assessments, ensuring that soc ial context is fully integrated into risk assessment, formulation, and care planning
Support access to app ropriate soc ial care services and community resources
Where safeguarding concerns are identified , soc ial w ork e r s will:
Lead on safeguarding processes, in line with Trust safeguarding policies and statutory responsibilities
Provide specialist advice, guidance, and consultation to the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
Ensure timely referral, escalation, and coordination with relevant safeguarding agencies
Soc ial w ork e r s in the MH UCD (Mental Health Urgent Care Department) will lead and engage with carers, children and family members, in discussion around their own support needs, and how they can support the vulnerable person to promote recovery and soc ial inclusion
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
