Overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Adults' Social Care Pathway as a Level 1 Social Worker with a passion for working in mental health services. We welcome applications from experienced social workers or from those newly qualified and committed to undertaking the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme. We are looking for someone with the drive to work with adults within mental health services. We actively support professional and personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as support from the Social Work Learning Academy to plan and guide your professional development.
Applicants must be registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
The Social Care Pathway (West) has office bases in Stafford, Cannock and Codsall. While this post is primarily based in Stafford, you will also be expected to work in other areas of South Staffordshire as the service requires.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with people with potential care and support needs, carrying out assessments of need to explore how best to ensure these are met, which may include applying for costed care.
* Be an integrated and supportive member of a team, planning, actioning, monitoring and evaluating work with supervision from an experienced Social Worker and the Practice Lead/Operational Service Delivery Lead.
* Support the delivery of health and social care functions for adults/carers within the Community, and where relevant Hospital/Inpatient settings, providing social work knowledge and expertise in assessments, care and support planning, reviews and requests for information, advice and guidance.
* Collaborate with other Trust services to provide seamless care for adults/carers on defined care and support pathways, with emphasis on safe and effective transitions.
About us
Join our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way in trying new and better ways of working to improve life for local communities. We have around 9,000 staff providing physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued, and we aim to reflect the communities we serve.
Important notices
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-BK-26-7832462
Job locations
Foundation House
St George's Hospital
Stafford
ST16 3AG
Job responsibilities (ASYE guidance)
If you are in your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, you will be supported by the Trust to develop skills, knowledge and professional confidence in line with the national ASYE requirements and reflecting the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). This includes having a protected workload spanning community and hospital/inpatient settings during the first year, a personal development plan, allocated time for personal development, and regular formal supervision by a Practice Assessor supplied by the Trust.
You will develop your practice to become an autonomous practitioner with exposure to more complex work. You will receive support from a Practice Assessor and enhanced supervisory support from senior colleagues, including an identified experienced Social Worker, the Advanced Social Work Practitioner or Team Lead.
On appointment, you will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (stage 1 ASYE, 2 Social Worker, or 3 Advanced Social Worker) will be agreed, taking prior CPD and relevant experience into consideration. You will be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development.
Qualifications and Training
* Professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or foreign qualification certified by the regulatory body)
* Current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times
* A commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
* To undertake appropriate training to achieve 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
Desirable
* Experience of social work in other user groups/settings (e.g., 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 a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Foundation House
St George's Hospital
Stafford
ST16 3AG
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk
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