Level 1 Social Worker inLichfield inLichfield PUBLISHED
FRI 3 JAN 2025
Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, a good understanding of key legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983, and be proactive team players. The role may allow for flexible work locations within Stafford, Cannock, and Lichfield, and there's an emphasis on Continuous Professional Development aligned with the British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The trust values collaboration with local agencies and aims to deliver a responsive and effective service to the community.
The Social Care pathway provides a recovery focussed service to the people of South Staffordshire aged 16 and over who are experiencing significant and disabling functional mental health difficulties and support their recovery journey as core members of the integrated mental health pathways.
We are supported by strong partnerships with local independent service providers and voluntary agencies and pride ourselves on providing a responsive, reflective and effective service to the communities of South Staffordshire.
We currently have opportunities for 3 Level 1 social care professionals and would welcome applications from qualified social workers who are registered with Social work England.
We will support newly qualified social workers to complete their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) and it is also an expectation of the role that, in due course, the successful candidate will complete AMHP training as part of their career progression which is supported by the Social Work Learning Academy.
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 accommodation in Stafford, Cannock and Lichfield.
About us
We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive and innovative individuals who possesses excellent communication and organisational skills and have a good working knowledge of the Care Act 2, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983.
The successful candidates must be team players with excellent communication and IT skills.
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.
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