An exciting opportunity has arisen within Lichfield & Tamworth Community Hospitals for a Level 1 registered Social Worker.
You will be part of the Tamworth and Lichfield Community Hospital Team and will work closely within the Multi-Disciplinary team members including Discharge Liaison Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Partner Agencies and Community D2A Teams.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the personalisation and social inclusion agenda, in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014. 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. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, enabling individuals to remain in their own home through the promotion of independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies. The applicant will work within a range of relevant principles including Recovery and Personalisation, empowering individuals to take control through personalised, strengths and asset-based models of assessment and intervention, and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities, and facilities within their local community.
You will need to be a registered Social Worker and will have responsibility for completing statutory assessments under the Care Act 2014 to facilitate safe and timely discharge from D2A pathways within the community hospital setting. The role will involve assessing, accessing, and implementing a range of social care services, and providing guidance/advice and information for adults with acute or long-term physical health, mental health needs, and for older people and carers.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work 08:00 to 16:00 and have a full driving licence and access to a car. There are options for flexible working hours and this can be discussed.
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.
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 and 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 A commitment to ongoing 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 Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers
Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent Valley Rd Lichfield WS13 6EF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
301-BK-24-6783997 #J-18808-Ljbffr
You will be part of the Tamworth and Lichfield Community Hospital Team and will work closely within the Multi-Disciplinary team members including Discharge Liaison Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors, Nurses, Partner Agencies and Community D2A Teams.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the personalisation and social inclusion agenda, in line with the principles of the Care Act 2014. 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. This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues, enabling individuals to remain in their own home through the promotion of independence, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a team player who is able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams and partner agencies. The applicant will work within a range of relevant principles including Recovery and Personalisation, empowering individuals to take control through personalised, strengths and asset-based models of assessment and intervention, and putting them at the centre of everything we do, recognising the rights of all individuals to gain access to valued roles, relationships, activities, and facilities within their local community.
You will need to be a registered Social Worker and will have responsibility for completing statutory assessments under the Care Act 2014 to facilitate safe and timely discharge from D2A pathways within the community hospital setting. The role will involve assessing, accessing, and implementing a range of social care services, and providing guidance/advice and information for adults with acute or long-term physical health, mental health needs, and for older people and carers.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work 08:00 to 16:00 and have a full driving licence and access to a car. There are options for flexible working hours and this can be discussed.
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.
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 and 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 A commitment to ongoing 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 Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers
Desirable Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health.
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent Valley Rd Lichfield WS13 6EF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
301-BK-24-6783997 #J-18808-Ljbffr
