Level 1 Social Worker

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at the heart of hospital discharge has arisen.

The post is for a Band 5 Social Worker working within the Discharge to Assess team covering the South West area .

Multi-professional working is a key skill required as you will work alongside therapists, care providers District nurses , Users and carer’s Mental Health services and commissioners to support people to return home and regain their independence. Good communication skills are a necessity The interventions are short term and the work is of a fast pace but rewarding when the outcome is that the person is able to live as they choose in their own home.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Social worker you will undertake the more complex interventions so will require good knowledge of The Mental Capacity Act and The Care Ac to guide practice and ensure the best outcome for users and carers. A key responsibility is to complete timely person centred, strengths based assessments that ensure autonomy of the people we serve

You will be required to support Band 4 and Band 3 staff with more complex cases

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. Part of your role will be to contribute to work with Vulnerable Adults by completing safeguarding assessments , identifying , assessing and managing risk to ensure the safety and well-being of all that access the service

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 and 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 leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• 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
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  
  

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.

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

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.

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.
• An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.
• To undergo appropriate training to achieve Assessed Year in Practice (ASYE)
• Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
• A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.