Mental Health Social Worker | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum plus HCA |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Basildon, SS16 5NL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Mental Health Social Worker - MHUCD
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health Social Worker in our MHUCD.
The Mental Health Urgent Care Department (MHUCD) is a place where anyone in Essex, aged 18 and above, who is in a mental health crisis can receive an urgent biopsychosocial assessment and immediate care planning. It is a purpose built department based at the Basildon Mental Health Unit on the Basildon Hospital site.
The department will offer a calm and therapeutic mental health setting to see the majority of urgent/emergency mental health presentations and represent an improvement on the service previously offered in busy emergency departments.
Socialworkers within the Mental Health Urgent Care Department (MHUCD) provide a person-centred, strengths-basedapproach to care, with a focus on the psychosocialfactors thatimpactan individual’s mental health, wellbeing, and behaviour.
Within assessment and intervention,socialworkers will:
• Identifyand addresssocialdeterminants of mental health, includingsocialexclusion and its impact on wellbeing (e.g. housing instability, poverty, unemployment, andsocialisolation)
• Contribute to biopsychosocialassessments, ensuring thatsocialcontext is fully integrated into risk assessment, formulation, and care planning
• Support access toappropriatesocialcare services and community resources
• Where safeguarding concerns areidentified,socialworkers will:
• Lead on safeguarding processes, in line with Trust safeguarding policies and statutory responsibilities
• Providespecialist advice, guidance, and consultation to the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Ensuretimelyreferral, escalation, and coordination with relevant safeguarding agencies
Socialworkers in the MHUCD(Mental Health Urgent CareDepartment) willlead and engage with carers,childrenand family members, in discussion around their own support needs, and how they can support the vulnerable personto promote recovery andsocialinclusion
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
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026
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