Level 1 Social Worker

NHS; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a newly qualified social worker to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. This full-time role involves delivering Care Act Assessments and support to adults with disabilities, offering professional growth through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme.

Benefits

Career development and progression opportunities

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlements

Travel reimbursement for community visits

Free parking and annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with a commitment to professional development.
• Experience working with adults and older adults with mental health needs.
• Training for ASYE and IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strength-based assessments and care planning.
• Manage complex cases and develop relationships with service-users.
• Experience in safeguarding enquiries with training provided.

Skills

IT skills

Understanding of equal opportunities

Education

Registered professional social worker (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA, or equivalent)

Current registration with regulatory body

Training for ASYE

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified social worker to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. You will be part of a dynamic, responsive team delivering high quality community-based Care Act Assessments and support to adults over the age of 18 with a physical disability and older adults over 65 living with either physical disabilities and/or a mental health dementia diagnosis.

MPFT is committed to the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme for all NQSW's, and you will be supported by your Practice Lead and colleagues within your first year to foster professional growth and development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake strength-based assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with the Care Act, 2014. Responsibilities include case management of complex cases, developing positive relationships with service-users, carers, support networks, and other professionals. The role offers experience in section 42 safeguarding enquiries, with appropriate support and training provided to develop knowledge, learning, practice, and confidence in this area.

This position is suitable for someone passionate about enhancing their social work skills and committed to outcome-focused work that brings positive change to service users.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with options for blended working, combining home and office-based work.

The team is based in Cannock, Staffordshire, but travel may be required.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be supporting your community, and in return, we offer:

• Career development and progression opportunities
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous leave entitlements and extensive wellbeing support
• Travel reimbursement for community visits
• Lease or salary sacrifice cars and bikes
• Free parking and annual flu vaccinations
• Additional support via Citizens Advice and a Hardship Fund

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, with staff networks to support community and professional engagement.

Note: AI use in applications will be monitored. Early vacancy closure possible if high volume of applications received.

Additional details

Posted on 22 May 2025, Band 5, salary £29,970 - £36,483, permanent, full-time, reference 301-BK-25-7211634, location: Cannock Chase District Council Offices, 28 Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG.

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities. Upon appointment, the post holder will be enrolled in the SWLA aligned with the British Association of Social Work Framework, with responsibilities for their own CPD. The role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential):

• Registered professional social worker (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA, or equivalent)
• Current registration with regulatory body
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Training for ASYE
• IT skills including Word, Excel, email, PowerPoint
• Understanding of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Experience (Essential):

• Experience working with adults and older adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable:

• Experience in other social work settings (Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health)

Additional requirements

Must pass DBS check, hold UK registration, and if applicable, sponsorship for work in the UK.

Employer details

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Cannock Chase District Council Offices, 28 Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG

Website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk