Level 2 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leek; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Level 2 Registered Social Worker to join their Older Persons and Physical Disability Teams in Leek. The role involves supporting individuals with physical disabilities and mental health needs, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge of relevant legislation. The position offers hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, aiming to improve service delivery and client outcomes.

Benefits

Hybrid working and flexible options

Professional development and promotion opportunities

Comprehensive Learning and Development Programme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and complex case management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting the delivery of Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways.
• Carry out holistic needs-led assessments and complex care planning.
• Provide strength-based practice and forge links within local communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Safeguarding

Complex case management

Job description

Job Overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Older Persons and Physical Disability Teams as a Level 2 Registered Social Worker based in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

The service supports people of Staffordshire predominantly over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and mental health disabilities.

We are looking for a highly skilled professional with excellent communication and organisational skills and working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

We offer hybrid working and flexible work options to support a quiet space and dedicated time for reflection. The role emphasizes professional development and career progression within an integrated organisation offering learning opportunities such as Practice Educator, Consultant Social Worker and AMHP.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Personalisation and Inclusion Pathways for Adults and Carers, ensuring legal literacy, strength and asset‑based practice, and social inclusion is embedded and applied effectively.
• Carry out a range of assessments, including holistic needs‑led assessments, complex care and support planning and reviews, and, where appropriate, initiate a multidisciplinary assessment.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the home environment.
• Provide strength‑based practice, forging links within local communities to deliver an outcome‑focused, person‑centred service as the system moves toward a meaningful integrated care system.

Qualifications

Experienced practitioner with in‑depth knowledge of safeguarding and complex case management.

Excellent communication, organisational skills, and working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexible options.
• Professional development and promotion opportunities.
• Comprehensive Learning and Development Programme.
• Career progression within an integrated organisation.
• A workplace culture that celebrates diversity and respects every voice.

EEO Statement

We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic.