Level 2 Social Worker

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Level 2 social worker in Lichfield to support adults with significant mental health needs. Candidates should have experience in mental health services and be registered with Social Work England. Key responsibilities include working within a multi-disciplinary team and providing effective service support. The organization offers an NHS pension, flexible working options, and extensive health and wellbeing support, making it an attractive opportunity for proactive and innovative professionals.

Benefits

Excellent NHS Pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave

Options for flexible working

Up to 27 days annual leave

Extensive Health and Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice car options

Qualifications

• You must be registered with Social Work England.
• You should have significant experience in mental health services.
• AMHP training commitment if not already warranted.

Responsibilities

• Support the recovery journey of adults with significant mental health needs.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide a responsive and effective service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of the Care Act

Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Significant post-qualifying experience in mental health services

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the South East Staffordshire area. We cover Burton, Uttoxeter, Lichfield, Burntwood and Tamworth. The work base for this post will be in Lichfield 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 pathwayssupporting 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.
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 Lichfield and Burton. 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.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by

• 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.