Consultant Social Worker

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, Ryton, Gateshead

Consultant Social Worker

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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, Ryton, Gateshead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 18 Dec | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1bbfef455f414cf993e551c2d57f1d21

Full Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career while shaping the future of mental health social work? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Social Worker to lead and mentor a small unit of graduates as they develop into qualified mental health social workers in Cumbria., As Consultant Social Worker, you will:

  • Lead a unit of four trainee social workers during their statutory 70-day and 100-day placements, helping them integrate into the team and identifying learning opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Provide leadership, case oversight, and supervision to trainees as they work within an adult community mental health service.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for casework undertaken by the trainees.
  • Be based within one of our adult community teams in Workington, Cumbria, where you will provide day-to-day guidance and supervision.