St Andrew’s Healthcare

Social Worker – Deaf Service - Medium Secure Mental HealthLocation: NorthamptonSalary: From £35,438Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per weekWe are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled qualified Social Worker to join our friendly dynamic team where your development will be encouraged and fully supported.The post is to support the largest and expanding UK medium secure service for deaf men and women from the age of 18.Fairbairn is a 17 bed ward in purpose-built medium secure service which manages D/deaf (profound, severe, partial or hard of hearing) patients with complex mental disorders in a culturally sensitive environment.The ward accepts patients with a wide range of diagnosis including mental illness, learning disability, brain injury, autism spectrum disorder or personality disorder.Many of our nursing team are d/deaf and all staff and patients are proficient in, or offered training in British Sign Language (BSL) ensuring greater engagement within the unit and...

Career Level B / Professional (NHS Band 6)Location: North BenfleetFull time 37.5 hours a week although part time may be considered.This is an exciting opportunity to work part-time as Senior Social Worker within the Essex service.You can achieve more at St Andrew’s HealthcareSt Andrew’s Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.Our focus is transforming lives through ground breaking treatment and rehabilitation, with surpluses re-invested in our outstanding facilities. You’ll find a welcoming, inclusive culture here, inspired by the shared values of our team. Everyone has their part to play in the amazing work we do – you’ll have every opportunity to get what you want from your...