Level 1 Social Worker
Closing date: 08 July 2026.
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, you are expected to have experience completing strengths‑based and evidence‑based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Assessments, and knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. Knowledge of Continued Health Care Assessments and Funding is also expected.
Main duties of the job
- Work in a supportive team, completing assessments within agreed timescales to meet the increased demand of discharges from acute hospitals, and be flexible in your working role.
- Predominantly work 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.
This post is full time at 37.5 hours per week.
About us
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- 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 £2,000
- 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)
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
- Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or foreign qualification certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
- Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
- An ongoing commitment to 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
- Experience of working with adults and older adults with mental health needs and their carers
- Experience of social work in other user groups/settings such as Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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