Level 2 Social Worker – Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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Job Overview
We are currently recruiting a Level 2 Social Worker to work within Adult Social Care in a specialised Adult Safeguarding Team. The team consists of Practice Leaders and experienced Social Workers who receive Safeguarding enquiries following a threshold decision. The role involves seeking further information regarding the Safeguarding allegation and determining whether an investigation is required, or if the enquiry can be closed after analysis and risk mitigation. Excellent analytical, written, and professional decision‑making skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
The Level 2 position recognises your experience within Social Care, including Adult safeguarding, Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments. You will support older persons with physical disability teams across Staffordshire, which are community‑based and work with adults over 18 who have a range of physical and mental health needs. The role is office/home based and is not patient‑facing.
Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust offers a supportive and dynamic environment with progression and development opportunities. A specialist social work learning academy provides ongoing training and continued professional development.
Working for our organisation
* 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 £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
Essential criteria
* 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 at all times
* Approval for the status of Approved Mental Health Professional and/or Best Interest Assessor, as per the SWLA Career Pathway
* Approval for the status of Work Based Supervisor and Practice Educator, as per the SWLA Career Pathway
* Good keyboard/IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
* Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
* Clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti‑discriminatory practice
Desirable criteria
* Existing accreditation relating to Practice Educator/Work Based Supervisor
Experience
Essential criteria
* Significant post‑qualification experience working with adults who have older age, physical health or mental health needs and their carers
Desirable criteria
* Experience of social work in other user groups/settings (e.g., Children and Families, Learning Disabilities, Older Adults) and experience of a development role for service/facilities
Additional Notes
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification.
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