Social Worker Practice Lead
Job Description
Job summary
The Social Care pathway provides a truly integrated, recovery focussed service to local people of South Staffordshire aged 16 and over, who are experiencing significant and disabling functional mental health difficulties. Our social workers are core members of the integrated mental health pathwaysand are highly valued and respected in their role supporting the recovery journey for adults with significant mental health needs.
We are supported by strong partnerships and working relationships with local independent service providers and voluntary agencies. We pride ourselves on providing a responsive, reflective and effective service to the communities of South Staffordshire.
We currently have an opportunity for a Level 3 social care professional and would welcome applications from experienced and knowledgeable social workers who are also qualified AMHPs and registered with Social work England.
Please note the base will be negotiable due to working across South Staffordshire.
Main duties of the job
This post will have a particular focus on safeguarding adults from abuse and neglect as set out in s42 of the Care Act (2014), and its associated statutory guidance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with a 'can do' attitude and a passion for people.
You must have leadership and management skills, excellent multi-agency partnership working abilities and be a team player with excellent communication and IT skills.
We welcome applications from experienced social workers who are enthusiastic, proactive and innovative, who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills and who have a good working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act to apply for this great opportunity to step up to an operational management role within Adult Social Care for Mental Health.
Dependent on an individual's location and preference we will be in a position to negotiate work-base with them. The Social Care Pathway in South Staffordshire currently has office accommodation in Stafford and Cannock.
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 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
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
- Qualified and Registered Social Work Practitioner
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience in relevant professional or managerial role.(e.g. Stage 2 AMHP Qualification, Social Work Post Qualifying Award)
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or Best Interest Assessor (BiA) status OR willing to work towards within a defined timescale
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in management and/or leadership
- Leadership or other organisational development training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in operational and/or leadership role in the NHS or Local Authority delivering the relevant statutory functions.
- Experience of managing a social work service, complex projects and/or delivering clinical/practitioner services for adults
- Experience of leading and delivering service developments and successfully managing organisational change.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of local commissioning and provider context including health, social care and education.
- Experience of teaching social work both undergraduate and post graduate
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Foundation House
Stafford
ST16 3AG
