Senior Social Work Practitioner | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	06 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	05 February 2026
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7LF
Company:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7715315/364-A-9675

Summary

The post holder will use exemplary social work knowledge and practiceand be committed to undertake person centred work with individuals and families focussing on their strengths, interests and assets in accordance with the Care Act (2014). As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will lead on the understanding and knowledge of the role of social work within mental health, as identified by the five role categories for Social Work for Better Mental Health.

You will work as a Senior Social Worker within the multi-disciplinary team within the low secure unit. You will also actively practice as an AMHP, undertaking Mental Health Act (MHA) assessments and other allocated work in relation to service users with a range of mental health difficulties and engaging with their carers so that, within the legislation, appropriate action. You will lead the social work provision within the multi-disciplinary team supervising social workers and developing practice in all areas of social care.



You will undertake Care Act assessments, assessment for social care funding completing required paperwork as well as, supporting colleagues, scrutinizing their paperwork and working with the appropriate local authority and the respective ICBs. As the Senior Social Worker, you will have responsibility as the Lead role within the team and for the professional social work supervision for social work staff within the team.



You will work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.



In delivering your duties, you will be required to display behavior’s that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times

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
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.



Core Clinical Support
• Assess, manage, care plan, support and review care needs in line with policy, procedures and legislation, including the provision of aftercare under Section 117 of the Mental Health Act.
• Use strength based approaches to support service users, focusing on them achieving positive outcomes to enhance their wellbeing, look at prevention and increasing their independence in line with the Care Act (2014).
• Provide a clear picture of how a person’s independence is being promoted. Promote conversations to draw on the support around each person, their networks, local community and personal resources and support with delivering statutory responsibilities under the Care Act (2014).
• Undertake risk assessments and develop risk management plans. Able to support positive risk taking.
• To ensure that service users open to the team are provided with robust social care assessments by all care co-ordinators and that Care Act assessments are carried out where an eligible assessed need is identified and personal budget plans are put in place.
• Act as a lead for the team in areas of social care for example supporting with Care Act assessments and related social care funding processes, knowledge around the MHA, MCA, Safeguarding and develop knowledge and skills locally.
• You will support adults that need to be safeguarded in line with the Care Act (2014), manage risk and meet eligible need.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026