Social Worker (Sponsorship Available) at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 01 March 2026

Job Summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Services Team in North Hertfordshire. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering care to adults with mental health issues.

The Trust offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive staff benefits package, and excellent career development and training opportunities. This is an exciting time to join as Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust continues its “Good to Great” journey, innovating, improving, and delivering high-quality care to service users and communities.

About the Trust

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. Over 4,500 staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk. Services are delivered in community and inpatient settings, underpinned by choice, independence, equality, and the Trust’s values:

• Welcoming

• Kind

• Positive

• Respectful

• Professional

Main Duties

• Deliver care to an allocated caseload of adults experiencing or recovering from mental health difficulties

• Provide direct support and advice to service users and carers within the recovery framework

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct assessments, care planning, and coordination of care from a social perspective

• Deliver recovery-focused care prioritising choice, control, independence, and safety

• Maintain continuous professional development and adhere to Social Work England standards

• Undertake AMHP training if not already qualified, or contribute to the Trust’s AMHP rota if qualified

Key Responsibilities

Social Care & Safeguarding

• Champion social care, legislation, and statutory guidance

• Lead on adult safeguarding practice and enquiries

• Conduct carer assessments and identify contingency plans

• Ensure commissioned services allow choice, independence, and appropriate community support

Service Development & Improvement

• Implement policy changes and identify areas for service improvement

• Undertake audits, surveys, and evaluations to inform service development

• Support newly qualified social workers through supervision and ASYE programme

Communication & Relationship Management

• Communicate complex and sensitive information to service users, carers, and stakeholders

• Build effective relationships within multi-disciplinary teams and across the Trust

• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records using electronic systems

Clinical Responsibility

• Deliver integrated assessment, care planning, and management for service users with complex needs

• Exercise professional autonomy while receiving appropriate support and supervision

Leadership & Management

• Provide guidance, supervision, and mentorship to junior staff

• Contribute to team and countywide rotas, including AMHP duties

• Promote high standards, team wellbeing, and adherence to Trust values

Financial Responsibility

• Authorise care packages and handle service user resources according to legislation and Trust policies

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Social Work qualification

• Degree-level education

• Registration with Social Work England

• Post-qualification experience (minimum 2 years) in community-based social work

• Safeguarding and relevant post-qualifying training

• Experience in assessments, care planning, personalisation, and partnership working

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• AMHP or Best Interests Assessor training

• Experience in large-scale mental health programmes and NHS systems

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Analytical and judgement skills for complex service user information

• Organisational and planning skills under pressure

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

• Ability to manage sensitive and contentious information

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel independently across Hertfordshire sites

• DBS check required

• Skilled Worker sponsorship available for eligible applicants

UK Registration: Must have current UK professional registration (NHS Careers)

How to Apply

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