Level 1 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker to join the East Staffs Community Hospitals team. You will collaborate with Discharge Liaison Nurses, Therapists, Social Care Assessors and partner agencies to support personalised care and social inclusion under the Care Act 2014.

The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced community hospital setting, producing comprehensive statutory

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and personalisation principles.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team in a community hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of personalisation and social inclusion.
• Collaborate with Discharge Liaison Nurses, Therapists and partner agencies.
• Produce and maintain statutory assessments and discharge documentation.

Skills

Social Work

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

HCPC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within East Staffs Community Hospitals for a Level 1 Band 5 registered Social Worker.

You will be part of the East Staffs Community Hospital Team and will work closely within the multi-disciplinary team members including Discharge Liaison Nurses, Discharge facilitators, Therapists, Social Workers Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Partner Agencies and Community D2A Teams.

The post holder 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 2014. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder 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 the population served., The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies. The successful candidate will need to be able to work in a fast-paced community hospital environment whilst producing a high standard of recording Statutory assessments and other documentation that support the discharge pathways. The applicant will work within a range of relevant principles including Recovery and Personalisation; empowering individuals to take control through personalised, strengths and asset based models of assessment and intervention and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities and facilities within their local community.

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.