# Level 2 Social Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/level-2-social-worker/c49a7170-b0f6-4af9-899b-afee8fdd2253 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/level-2-social-worker/c49a7170-b0f6-4af9-899b-afee8fdd2253.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Social worker - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T09:50:38.812Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Tamworth/Midlands_Partnership_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Older_Persons_Physical_Disabilities/Older_Persons_Physical_Disabilities-v8216879 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8216879?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mpft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join our ambitious, innovative and supportive Adult Social Care Community team in Tamworth. We offer a hybrid blended working approach of home and office. It is highly desirable for the successful candidate to be at least 2 years post qualified and have either an Approved Mental Health Professional, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator qualification or the willingness to work towards obtaining one of these. You will be advocating and working with adults with complex needs and their carers, working collaboratively with colleagues from other agencies to develop and support services appropriate to people’s individual needs utilising a strength-based approach. The remit of the service is to support the people of Staffordshire over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and/or mental health needs. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will need to be a registered social worker and will be expected to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other legal and statutory frameworks. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. As a Trust, we offer informal support and advice as required, monitored caseload numbers, 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. You will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car. This is both an interesting and challenging post for someone who has a commitment to improving outcomes for the people of Staffordshire. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post-qualification experience of working with adults with needs associated to older age, physical health or mental health needs and their carers **Desirable** - 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 ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - 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** - Existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator/Work Based Supervisor ## Documents - [benefits booklet (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2957) - [jd/ps level 2 social worker (pdf, 912.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10524888) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.