Senior Social worker

We are seeking to recruit two passionate part time 0.60 wte Band 7 Perinatal Senior Social Workers for permanent positions, within the Westminster Community Perinatal Mental Health Teams.

The teams comprise of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team, including professionals such as psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, parent-infant psychotherapists and nursery nurses. The clinicians are experienced specialists offering mental health treatment for mothers and support with infant care & development, encouraging the formation of lasting positive bonds.

Main duties of the job

The applicants must have excellent social work and clinical skills with a special interest to work in maternal mental health, providing assessment using family work/ intervention models. Thorough assessment of risk, to formulate safe and effective risk management plans and documentation with the ability to communicate these clearly and concisely is essential. Experience of participating in formal child protection procedures and of being involved in inter agency work with families is required.

Working for our organisation

CNWL’s Perinatal Mental Health Services provides support for pregnant & postnatal women experiencing mental health /emotional difficulties in the boroughs of Brent, Harrow, Kensington and Chelsea, Hillingdon and Westminster, providing community and inpatient care.

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