Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and versatile individual to work within the Unplanned Care, D2A team within the South 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.
For this role, it would be expected that you have a good experience of completing strengths based and 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
Main duties of the job
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 and have access to a car for this post.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helpingyour 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
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.
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.
Job description
Job 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.
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.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held
Desirable
- Work based supervisor training (Level 3)
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, 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, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
- Experience of working within the specialist area
- Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
- Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations
Desirable
- Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held
Desirable
- Work based supervisor training (Level 3)
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, 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, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
- Experience of working within the specialist area
- Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
- Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations
Desirable
- Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
