Level 1 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a full-time level 1 social worker in Stafford. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and working with multi-disciplinary teams. The post is suitable for a newly qualified social worker and offers support for professional development with the potential for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification required with current registration.
• Experience working with Adults with mental health needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload involving assessment and support planning.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support client independence.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Self-motivated and organized

Education

Professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

Band 5 – level 1 social worker – Stafford Older people and physical disability team – Full time position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time level 1 social worker in the Stafford adult social care team. The post is within a well-established and dynamic team.

The level 1 social worker post is ideal for a newly qualified social worker and the successful candidate will be supported to complete their ASYE, whilst working on a protected case load.

The position is within the older persons with physical disability team, a community-based team working with Adults over 18 years of age with a range of physical and mental health needs. This post requires working closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues in the promotion of independence and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.

You will have responsibility for your own caseload and will work on a range of cases involving assessment, support planning, Mental Capacity Act assessments, appointeeships and deputyship referrals. Section 117 reviews and safeguarding enquiries as well as complex case management. There is opportunity to manage your own workload and diary, and you will be offered the opportunity to work in a hybrid way, being based between the office base in Stafford and home working.

The post holder must hold a driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to access Social care and health records to gather information, therefore it is important for the post holder to be able to use a computer and have an understanding of the importance of good recording. You will require effective communication and written skills and be willing to work as part of a team to promote best outcomes for individuals. You will be required to be self-motivated and organised in order to manage any competing demands and be provided with all relevant training and support in the role.

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust is dedicated to ongoing Social Care development, and you will have access to the Social Work learning academy in order to promote professional development. You will also receive the support of your team and your line manager who will provide regular supervision both on a formal and informal basis.

Working for our organisation

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), 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.

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, stage 2 Social Worker or stage 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

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