Level 1 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a qualified Level 1 Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care team. The role involves conducting holistic assessments and collaborating with various services to ensure seamless care for adults with physical and mental health needs. The position offers opportunities for professional development through the Social Work Learning Academy, supporting continuous training and career progression. If you're passionate about making a difference and wish to promote independence for community members, we'd like to hear from you.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification certified.
• Current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic needs-led assessments for adults.
• Collaborate with other Trust services for seamless care.
• Participate on the duty/ACCESS or priority rota.

Skills

Good keyboard / IT skills

Understanding of equal opportunities

Experience with mental health needs

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Level 1 Social Worker

The closing date is 01 February 2026

We are looking for a passionate qualified Level 1 Social Worker to join our Adult Social Care team within the Newcastle District. We are a community based team within the older persons/ physical disability team working with Adults over 18 years of age with a range of physical and mental health needs.

We are a supportive and dynamic organisation and provides opportunities to progress and develop within your Social work career. We are delighted to offer a specialist Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA) which is an internal academy within our organisation which offers ongoing Social Work training and Continued Professional Development.

On appointment, you will be 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.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community by supporting people to live independently in their own home, then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a registered social worker you will have a key role to play in relation to supporting the delivery both the personalisation and social inclusion agendas ensuring quality public facing services including health and social care services.

As part of this role you will be expected to:

• carry out a range of assessments including holistic "needs" led assessments, care and support planning and reviews, and, where appropriate, initiate a multi-disciplinary assessment
• Be an integrated and supportive member of a team, planning, actioning, monitoring and evaluating work with the supervision of an experienced Social Worker and the Advanced Social Work Practitioner lead.
• Be responsible for working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for adults/carers on defined care and support pathways with particular emphasis on ensuring safe and effective transitions.
• Participating on the duty/ACCESS or priority rota, to carry out a range of functions including screening/ carrying out an assessment for health and social care services for adults and carers utilising a range of assessment tools including a Risk Screening Tool.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

For full details regarding this role please see the Job description and person specification attached.

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

• 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
• A commitment to on-going 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

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers
• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust