Job Summary
The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment, and support for people in Telford & Wrekin. As a key part of the Urgent Care Pathway, the team operates 24/7, delivering support to individuals experiencing mental health crises or requiring enhanced support at home.
The multidisciplinary team includes Band 5 and 6 Nurses, Social Workers, Band 3 Support Workers, Non-Medical Prescribers, Medical Staff, Occupational Therapists, Administrators, and Business Support Staff. The diversity of roles enables the team to respond effectively to a broad range of mental health needs.
We are seeking a Social Worker responsible for delivering planned, recovery-focused care. This role involves working in partnership with service users, carers, internal teams, and external agencies to ensure seamless care within defined pathways and clusters.
- Employer: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- Job Title: Social Worker
- Location: United Kingdom
- Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 18 August 2025
Main Duties of the Role
As part of a multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with internal and external agencies, the Social Worker will:
Provide specialist assessment and care planning with service users and carers
Evaluate treatment plans and provide home treatment
Triage and assess incoming referrals in liaison with colleagues
Coordinate the work of the team
About Us
By joining Team MPFT, you will benefit from:
Career development and progression support
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Flexible working options
27 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service) + option to purchase more leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support
Paid time for community staff traveling between patients
Lease car (for over 500 business miles per year)
Salary sacrifice car and bike schemes
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free annual flu vaccinations
Citizens Advice support and a Hardship Fund (up to £250 if eligible)
Access to inclusive staff networks
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
For full responsibilities of this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Please note:
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms is monitored to ensure fairness. If you have used AI, you must declare it in your application.
The vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: First Degree Level qualification / DIPSW Practice
Experience
Essential: Postgraduate-level experience in mental health settings delivering and managing care
Desirable: Experience in a community mental health setting
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)
Applications are welcome from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Criminal Record Certificate Requirement
From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they’ve resided in for 12 months or more over the past 10 years. This also applies to adult dependants (18+).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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