We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Adults’ Social Care Pathway as a Level 1 Social worker who has a passion and enthusiasm for working in mental health services.
We would welcome applications from experienced social workers or from those newly qualified and with a commitment to undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme.
We are looking for someone with the drive and motivation 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 a registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
The Social Care Pathway (West) has office-bases in Stafford, Cannock and Codsall and, 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Level 1 Social Worked you will 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.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
* Work alongside carers, other agencies, families, the local community and our own multi-disciplinary community and inpatient services to ensure continuity and a high quality service.
* Be an integrated and supportive member of a team, planning, actioning, monitoring and evaluating work with the supervision of an experienced Social Worker and the Practice Lead/Operational Service Delivery Lead.
* Be responsible for supporting 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 within the domain of assessments, care and support planning, reviews and requests for information, advice and guidance.
* Work collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless care for adults/carers on defined care and support pathways with particular emphasis on ensuring safe and effective transitions.
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