Level 1 Social Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and versatile individual to work within the Unplanned Care, D2A team within the West of Staffordshire. This fast-paced role will promote and support the discharge of individuals out of hospital and provide daily multi -disciplinary working, with a range of professionals in the social care, health, community and private sector. The service predominantly supports individuals over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and mental health disabilities.

Main duties of the job

For this role, it would be expected that you have a good experience of completing evidence-based assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Assessments and have knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. It would also be expected for you to have knowledge of Continued Health Care Assessments and Funding.

Working in a supportive team, you would be expected to complete assessments within agreed timescales to meet the increased demand of discharges from the acute hospitals and be flexible to your working role. You will be predominantly working within the community, completing visits within local care homes and be involved with regular multi-disciplinary team meetings to promote and advocate for the individuals and their families and carers.

Within Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we are committed to the investment of training opportunities, ongoing Continued Professional Development and career progression of our employees and are fortunate to have the Social Work Learning Academy that the successful candidate would have access to.

This post is full time at 37.5 hours per week and it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence, have access to a car and hold a relevant social work registration for this post.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

-Supporting your career development and progression
-Excellent NHS Pension scheme
-Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
-Options for flexible working
-Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
-Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
-If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
-Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
-Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
-Free car parking at all trust sites
-Free flu vaccinations every year
-Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
-We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential
-Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
-Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times.
-An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
-To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
-Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
-A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience

Essential
-Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable
-Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.