Level 1 Social Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Lichfield & Tamworth Community D2A Team for a Level 1 Registered Social Worker Band 5.

You will be part of the South Discharge to Assess Service and will work closely with Multi-Disciplinary team members including Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Therapists and the Home First team.

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the personalisation and social inclusion agenda, in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possess excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act and strength-based approaches.

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic post that requires you to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, enabling individuals to remain in their own home through the promotion of independence; preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of service users.

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.

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.

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.