Job summary
At MPFT we pride ourselves on staff wellbeing and development and can we offer you:
- Our SOOTHE resources - supporting staff across the trust with their physical, mental and financial health. In addition to the support offered from our occupational health provider Team Prevent.
- Counselling support and lifestyle information with advice on a variety of personal matters
- "In our Gift" providing a platform for your voice to be heard to inform change
- The opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Opportunities for flexible working (depending on the role)
- Career development opportunities and coaching plus access to in house training programs
- Innovative research training program entitled STARS (Supporting the advancement of Research Skills)
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme
- Recognition and engagement through our staff LOVE awards, LOVE long service awards and Staff Engagement Surveys
- NHS discounts available via the Blue Card and Red Guava schemes
Main duties of the job
East Staffs Adult social care work with individuals within the OPPD teams supporting the citizens of Staffordshire predominantly over the age of 18 with physical disabilities & older people over the age of 65 with physical & mental health disabilities.
You must be flexible & innovative; who can develop excellent working relationships with citizens, their carers & support networks using a multi-disciplinary approach. You will be working alongside experienced team members who will take oversight of your involvement. The successful applicant will receive supervision, training & an induction period. This role will cover a variety of interventions over a specific period using a strengths based approach to achieve defined outcomes for the citizen. You will be a team player & confident of working on your own initiative & able to forge excellent working relationships with multi-disciplinary teams & partner agencies & possess a comprehensive knowledge of the services available to support & promote independence in the home environment is essential.
You will be working in one of the largest integrated health & social care providers putting people at the heart of what we do, empowering people to improve care & wellbeing & delivering better health, better care in partnership. There is a strong emphasis on strength based practice, forging links within local communities to provide an outcome focused, person centred service as we move towards a meaningful integrated care system.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work is varied and challenging and there is strong ethos of adaptability and innovation in the teams. There is an emphasis on professional development and promotion of excellent practice and this is an ideal opportunity for career progression within an integrated organisation offering great progression pathways and training opportunities.
Due to the impact of Covid we have changed the way we work with more flexible and remote working and we are working to a hybrid model at present, with part-remote and flexible options available in line with our service needs. This gives our teams a quiet space and plenty of time for reflection and has a positive impact on wellbeing and work-life balance.
This post is suitable for full time applicants but part time will be considered and it is essential that you have access to suitable transport arrangements to fulfil the requirements of the post.
IMPORTANT: These roles will potentially require you to enter the premises of a CQC-registered care home as part of your employment. Regulations came into force from 11th November will require employees over 18 who enter CQC-registered care homes in England to have completed a full course of authorised COVID-19 vaccine doses at least 2 weeks before 11th November, unless they have a medical exemption. As part of your pre-employment checks you will need to provide evidence of your vaccinations or medical exemption. Your employment will not commence until this evidence is received.
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.
Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
The work is varied and challenging and there is strong ethos of adaptability and innovation in the teams. There is an emphasis on professional development and promotion of excellent practice and this is an ideal opportunity for career progression within an integrated organisation offering great progression pathways and training opportunities.
Due to the impact of Covid we have changed the way we work with more flexible and remote working and we are working to a hybrid model at present, with part-remote and flexible options available in line with our service needs. This gives our teams a quiet space and plenty of time for reflection and has a positive impact on wellbeing and work-life balance.
This post is suitable for full time applicants but part time will be considered and it is essential that you have access to suitable transport arrangements to fulfil the requirements of the post.
IMPORTANT: These roles will potentially require you to enter the premises of a CQC-registered care home as part of your employment. Regulations came into force from 11th November will require employees over 18 who enter CQC-registered care homes in England to have completed a full course of authorised COVID-19 vaccine doses at least 2 weeks before 11th November, unless they have a medical exemption. As part of your pre-employment checks you will need to provide evidence of your vaccinations or medical exemption. Your employment will not commence until this evidence is received.
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.
Previous applicants are welcome to re-apply
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus experience and knowledge of care and related procedures to NVQ Level 3
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing and email
- An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults and carers; to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, Local Authority & Trust policies
- Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal, working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus experience and knowledge of care and related procedures to NVQ Level 3
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing and email
- An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults and carers; to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, Local Authority & Trust policies
- Experience of working in a team, incorporating good interpersonal, working relationships
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
