An opportunity has arisen within the Social Work Team here at St Andrew's Birmingham as a Social Care Assistant.
Location: Birmingham
Salary from £25,200 per Annum (Depending on Experience)
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week
The Charity
We are St Andrew's. We are a mental health Charity and our purpose is to inspire hope for those living with complex mental health needs.
We are looking to a future with less stigma, more community support, more research and education, and we aim to be at the forefront of inspiring real change. We want to ensure we can all live in a society where everyone with complex mental health needs is heard, valued and has hope for their future.
Come and join us, and support us to help people transform their lives.
St Andrew's Birmingham
Is a 118 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.We provide safe, effective, patient-centred care in line with national standards set by the Quality Network for Forensic Mental Health Services, essential standards from the CQC, and best practice guidance relevant to secure care from the National Institute of Health and Social Care Excellence (NICE).
We ensure our patients consistently get the best possible outcomes and local teams gain more control and responsibility. At St Andrew's you can enjoy a special sense of pride and belonging – by helping transform the lives of patients, while shaping the future you want for yourself.
Your role with us
Joining our friendly social work team, you will be responsible to the Lead Social Worker and supervised by a Qualified Social Worker within the team. You will hold a suitable Health and Social Care qualification or relevant experience within the Social Care setting, along with GSCE or equivalent award. There is an expectation that the post holder will seek to develop their skills in the specialist area. Regular supervision is provided and opportunities for development in both social work and other related practice issues are provided and encouraged.
Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 41 after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application; Access to free vocational qualifications. On-site facilities such as gym and swimming pool access and cafés all set within beautiful grounds.
Our patients and your colleagues will expect you to live the St Andrew's CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence every single day.