Job Description

Moorlands Older Persons and Physical Disability Teams - Level 2 qualified Social worker



There is a full time for a Level 2 (Band 6) registered Social Workers within the Older Persons/Physical Disability team based in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The remit of the service is to support the citizens of Staffordshire predominantly over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and mental health disabilities.



We need an experienced and dynamic individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills and has a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.



You 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 and you will be expected to be an experienced practitioner with in-depth knowledge of safeguarding and complex case management. A comprehensive knowledge of the services available to support and promote independence in the home environment is essential .



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. There is a comprehensive Learning and development programme offering the opportunity to develop specialisms such as Practice Educator, Consultant Social Worker and AMHP.



You will be working in one of the largest integrated health and social care providers putting people at the heart of what we do, empowering people to improve care & wellbeing and 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.



It is essential that you have access to suitable transport arrangements to fulfil the requirements of the post.



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, 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 annual leave. Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resource. If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients. 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

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.



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 flexible options available in line with our service needs. This gives our Social Workers a quiet space and plenty of time for reflection. It has also increased our Social Workers autonomy and has a positive impact on wellbeing and work-life balance.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information on these posts please contact:

Tahira Choudhary:

Tahira.choudhary@mpft.nhs.uk 07973 986265

Jackie Ellerby:

Jackie.ellerby@mpft.nhs.uk 0300 3732554



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.