Job summary
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Senior Care Act assessor within a well established and dynamic initial response team.

The position is within the older persons with physical disability team which is a community-based team working with Adults over 18 years of age with a range of physical and Mental health needs.The successful applicant will hold a level 3 diploma in adult care or lead adult care/ social care worker and or level 4 diploma in adult care or lead practitioners in adult care level or be willing to complete/ achieve this if a level 3 qualification is already held. The successful candidate will also have experience working within a relevant field.

This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues in the promotion of independence and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to access Social care and health records to gather information, therefore it is important for the post holder to be able to use a computer and have an understanding of the importance of good recording. You will require effective communication and written skills and be willing to work as part of a team to promote best outcomes for individuals. You will be required to be self-motivated and organised in order to manage any competing demands and be provided with all relevant training and support in the role.

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust is dedicated to ongoing Social Care development, and you will have access to the Social Work learning academy in order to promote professional development. You will also receive the support of your team and your line manager who will provide regular supervision both on a formal and informal basis.

About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helpingyour 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.

Job responsibilities
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
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

• Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held

Desirable

• Work based supervisor training (Level 3)

Experience
Essential

• The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
• Experience of working in a team, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
• Experience of working within the specialist area
• Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
• Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations

Desirable

• Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision

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.