Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 newly qualified social worker (NQSW) to join the Lichfield community team. This is an ideal opportunity for a final year social work student to join a supportive, responsive, nurturing team which invests in training and professional development, including access to the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.
The successful applicant will make a positive difference in delivering holistic social care assessments, reviews and case management in partnership with service users, families, carers and other professionals in achieving the best outcomes for the person.
Responsibilities
The team is community based and works with 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. This is a full-time position (37.5hrs per week). The team is based in Lichfield and the role will involve travel as required. The post holder will need to have a full driving licence and access to a car.
Details of the role, including the main duties and expectations, are provided in the attached job description and person specification.
Details
Location: Lichfield District Council Offices, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HP
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro-rata if part time)
Contract: Permanent
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Reference number: 301-BK-26-7854480
Post may require travel between sites and driving as noted above.
Benefits
* 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) with option to purchase additional leave
* Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
* Time between patients paid when working in community teams
* Lease car for >500 business miles per annum (fully insured and maintained)
* Salary sacrifice car and bikes where applicable
* Free car parking at trust sites
* Free flu vaccinations
* Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund up to £250 (where criteria is met)
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or foreign qualification certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body
* Current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body
* Commitment to ongoing 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
* Understanding 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
Desirable
* Experience of social work in other user groups/settings such as Children and Families, Learning Disability, Mental Health
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS submission may be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lichfield District Council Offices, Frog Lane, Lichfield, WS13 6HP
#J-18808-Ljbffr