Level 1 Social Worker

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and versatile individual to work within the Unplanned Care, D2A team within the West of Staffordshire.  This fast-paced role will promote and support the discharge of individuals out of hospital and provide daily multi –disciplinary working, with a range of professionals in the social care, health, community and private sector.  The service predominantly supports individuals over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and mental health disabilities.

Main duties of the job

For this role, it would be expected that you have a good experience of completing evidence-based assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Assessments and have knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.  It would also be expected for you to have knowledge of Continued Health Care Assessments and Funding.

Working in a supportive team, you would be expected to complete assessments within agreed timescales to meet the increased demand of discharges from the acute hospitals and be flexible to your working role.  You will be predominantly working within the community, completing visits within local care homes and be involved with regular multi-disciplinary team meetings to promote and advocate for the individuals and their families and carers.

Within Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we are committed to the investment of training opportunities, ongoing Continued Professional Development and career progression of our employees and are fortunate to have the Social Work Learning Academy that the successful candidate would have access to.

This post is full time at 37.5 hours per week and it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence, have access to a car and hold a relevant social work registration for this post.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

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.