Level 2 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Level 2 Social Worker, focusing on recovery-oriented services for individuals facing mental health challenges. This role based in Cannock includes developing support plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, offering opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days of annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Travel time payment for community roles

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in mental health services.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Excellent knowledge of the Care Act and Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery journeys of adults with significant mental health needs.
• Provide assessments and interventions in Integrated Mental Health systems.
• Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and local service providers.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Approved Mental Health Professional training

Job description

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Band 6 – Level 2 Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the

South West Staffordshire area.

We cover cover Stafford, Cannock, Rugeley and Codsall/Seisdon, the work base for this post will be in Cannock.

The Social Care pathway provides a truly integrated, recovery focussed service to the people of South Staffordshire aged 16 and over, who are experiencing significant and disabling functional mental health difficulties.

Job Overview

Band 6 – Level 2 Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South West Staffordshire area.

We cover cover Stafford, Cannock, Rugeley and Codsall/Seisdon, the work base for this post will be in Cannock.

The Social Care pathway provides a truly integrated, recovery focussed service to the people of South Staffordshire aged 16 and over, who are experiencing significant and disabling functional mental health difficulties.

Our social workers are core members of the multi-disciplinary mental health pathways supporting the recovery journey of adults with significant mental health needs.

We are supported by strong partnerships and working relationships with local service providers and voluntary agencies. We pride ourselves on providing a responsive and effective service to the communities of South Staffordshire.

We currently have an opportunity for a Level 2 social worker and would particularly welcome applications from social workers who are also Approved Mental Health Professionals.

Main duties of the job

We currently have an opportunity for a Level 2 social worker and would particularly welcome applications from social workers who are also Approved Mental Health Professionals.

You must have significant post qualifying experience, preferably of working in mental health services, and be registered with Social work England.

The Social Care Pathway in South Staffordshire currently has accommodation in Stafford and Cannock.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individual who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.

The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent communication and IT skills.

If you are not a warranted AMHP, you must be committed to undertaking AMHP training at the earliest opportunity.

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, adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource.
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
• 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
  
  

And more. 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification

We offer informal support and advice as required, monitored workload, monthly formal supervisions and membership to the Social Work Learning Academy, which supports ongoing professional development opportunities, learning and career development. You will have direct support from the Practice Lead and colleagues as well providing peer support to your team.

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 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.
• To hold/to undertake and achieve the status of Approved Mental Health Professional and/or Best Interest Assessor as per the SWLA Career Pathway
• To undertake and achieve the status of Work Based Supervisor and Practice Educator as per the SWLA Career Pathway
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator/Work Based Supervisor
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant post-qualification experience of working with adults with needs associated to older age, physical health or mental health needs and their carers
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults Experience of a development role for service/ facilities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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