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: £41,957 to £50,387 a year
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 06 May 2026

Job Summary

As a Social Worker, the role involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality social care services to adults of all ages experiencing mental ill-health.

The core focus includes assessment, care planning, and coordinating care from a social perspective. The role is recovery-focused, supporting service users and carers based on choice, control, independence, and safety. The Social Worker also acts as a champion of social care and safeguarding within the local area.

About the Organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of only five mental health trusts in England rated “Outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.

The Trust has over 4,500 staff providing mental health, physical health, and learning disability services across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivered in both community and inpatient settings.

Trust Values:

• Welcoming
• Kind
• Positive
• Respectful
• Professional

Main Duties of the Job

The Social Worker will:

• Promote social care practice with strong understanding of legislation and statutory guidance
• Lead on adult safeguarding and undertake safeguarding enquiries
• Contribute to care plans protecting adults and children from abuse
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and reviews for individuals with complex needs
• Apply the Care Act 2014 eligibility criteria in assessments
• Provide information, advice, and signposting for service users not meeting eligibility
• Support commissioning of health and social care services, including direct payments
• Ensure services promote choice, independence, and community living
• Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure safety of vulnerable individuals
• Work in partnership with service users and carers to improve services

Job Responsibilities

The role also includes:

• Managing a caseload of adults with varied mental health and social care needs
• Promoting equality, diversity, and challenging discrimination
• Supporting social inclusion and addressing disadvantage
• Maintaining continuous professional development in line with Social Work England standards
• Preparing for or contributing to the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) rota if applicable
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential:

• Social Work qualification
• Degree level education
• Social Work England registration
• Training in outcome-focused assessments and personalisation
• Post-qualifying social work training
• Safeguarding training and experience

Desirable:

• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training
• Best Interests Assessor training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

• Post-qualification experience in social work
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, theory, and policy
• Experience in assessments and care planning
• Understanding of personal budgets and direct payments
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working collaboratively with service users and carers

Desirable:

• Experience as AMHP or Best Interests Assessor

Additional Requirements

DBS Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Sponsorship

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered alongside other candidates.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: United Kingdom

How to Apply

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