Bank, Band 6, Social Worker, Watford – SW1458-SW1460
The closing date is 13 July 2026.
We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker, at Band 6 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Watford for our Community Adult Mental Health Team. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT – Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Social Worker, you will work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team, providing high quality social care services to adults of all ages experiencing mental ill‑health. The core functions of the role are to provide assessment, care planning and coordination of care from a social perspective to adults accessing the service. You will deliver recovery‑focused care and support to service users and their carers that is focused on the principles of choice, control, and independence, as well as ensuring safety. You will act as a champion of social care and safeguarding in your locality.
Applicants should have experience of working in a healthcare setting. HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children’s and adolescent mental health problems. Access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving.
All applicants need to hold a valid Social Worker England Registration and can evidence this.
Main duties of the job
You will actively address adversity and support adults at risk of social inclusion and assist adults accessing support to deal with a range of adverse circumstances. You will champion equality and diversity and be expected to challenge discrimination in all its forms.
You will hold a caseload of adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and social care needs. You will ensure constant reflection and development of your practice and will undertake continuing professional development in line with the standards set out by Social Work England.
You will work in partnership with service users and carers to empower them and improve services based on their feedback. Partnership working is a key component of this post, both within and outside the Trust, and you will need to innovate to ensure a range of appropriate services locally supports individual recovery journeys.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from staff shows a high percentage saying their role makes a difference and they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. We provide strong development, wellbeing and work‑life balance support and a compassionate, values‑driven culture that lives our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.
Job responsibilities
If you are not already an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), you will be prepared to undertake the required training. If you are already an AMHP, you will contribute to the Trust’s county‑wide AMHP rota.
Be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance.
Take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse.
Undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews for people who may present with high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by the Care Act 2014.
Offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported.
Ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes allow service users to be charged by the local authority for the services they receive, if applicable.
Ensure that commissioned services allow choice for service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
- Registration with Social Work England
- Relevant post‑qualifying training for social workers
- Training and experience in Safeguarding
- Approved Mental Health Professional/Best Interests Assessment Training
Areas of experience and knowledge
- Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience
- Experience of undertaking assessments focused on personalisation, choice and control, and care planning
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and ability to work collaboratively
Communication skills
- Experience of using electronic recording systems and ability to produce accurate, appropriate and timely reports
Physical skills
- Ability to visit and attend meetings at a variety of locations and environments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Address
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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