Perinatal Social Worker

JOB PURPOSE:

The Social Work role across KMPT is developing a strong profile within this sector. As a social worker you will provide a high standard of support and care delivery with regards to social work needs to those service users whose ability to cope with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by mental health issues, emotional, psychological and social problems. The post-holder will support the needs of mothers, parents and infants are met. You will work closely with other agencies and individuals to support service users with a clear focus on recovery, social inclusion and social justice. The role will entail assessment, support planning and the opportunity to provide 1-1 strength based therapeutic interventions.

KMPT believe that Professional Practice should be informed by the following principles;

• Our intervention only when absolutely necessary

• People know what they need best

• We see the person and not their difficulties

• People have the right to live without fear or harm

JOB SUMMARY:

• The post holder will be working within a Perinatal Mental Health Community Service covering a defined geographical area of the Trust but, if required, will need to be flexible and cover other localities and / or the Mother and Baby Unit.

• Within PMHCS, Social workers will focus specifically upon the needs of working age adults and their infants with perinatal mental health issues.

• The post holder will be registered with Social Work England

• The post holder will have completed their ASYE

LEADERSHIP AND STAFF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILTY:

• To be professionally accountable for own activities and duties.

• To support the learning of others and to undertake the PEPS training

• To provide professional supervision to band 5 Social Workers, where appropriate.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

The post holder has a duty of care to themselves and to others with whom they come into contact, in the course of their work, as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any subsequent amendment or legislation. INFECTION CONTROL: All Trust staff will act as a role model and adhere to the highest standard of all aspects of infection prevention and control and implementation of all Infection control protocols.