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Level 1 Social WorkerMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Cannock, United Kingdom
Level 1 Social Worker

Level 1 Social Worker

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust • Cannock, United Kingdom
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
Social Worker Level 1 Band 5 (Newly Qualified)
Cannock ASC Community Team 2
Full-time 37.5 hrs per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified social worker to join the Cannock Adult Social Care Community Teams. You will be part of a dynamic, responsive team delivering high quality community-based Care Act Assessments and support to adults over the age of 18 with a physical disability and older adults over 65 living with either physical disabilities and/or a mental health dementia diagnosis.

MPFT is committed to the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme for all NQSW's and you will be supported with this by your Practice Lead and colleagues within your first year of practice to continue your professional curiosity, growth and development.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake innovative strength-based assessments, care planning and review in line with the Care Act, 2014. There will be a requirement to undertake case management of complex casework and develop positive working relationships with service-users, carers, their support networks and other professionals. The role will also provide experience and opportunity to be part of section 42 safeguarding enquiries. The appropriate level of support and training will be given to assist the post holder to develop their knowledge, learning, practice and confidence in this area.

This is an interesting and challenging post for someone who is passionate to enhance their social work learning and has a desire and commitment for outcome focused work which will bring about positive change to the people we support.

About us
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 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-AFC-26-8188088
Job locations: Cannock Chase District Council Offices, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This is a full-time position (37.5hrs per week). MPFT are committed to offering blended working options with a mix of home and office-based working.

The team is based in Cannock Staffordshire however the role will involve travel as required. The post holder will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car.

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
  • Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
  • Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
  • A commitment to on-going 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
Essential
  • Experience of working with Adults and older Adults with mental health needs and their carers

Desirable
  • Experience of social work in other user groups/settings i.e. 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 (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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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