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
Band: Band 6 (Agenda for Change)
Reference Number: 301-BK-25-7359315-A
Date Posted: 05 September 2025
Job Summary
The team is based at Hall Court in Telford and provides mental health assessment, treatment, and support to people in the Telford & Wrekin area.
As an integral part of the Urgent Care Pathway, the team works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supporting people experiencing mental health crises, those needing additional support alongside existing networks, or those receiving treatment at home equivalent to what would be provided in a Mental Health Hospital.
The 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 Trust is recruiting a Social Worker to:
Oversee and deliver recovery-focused care in partnership with service-users, carers, and other professionals.
Work collaboratively with other services to provide seamless care along defined care pathways and clusters.
Partner with external agencies to support service-users in accessing independent and non-statutory sector services.
Main Duties of the Job
As part of a multi-disciplinary team, working with internal and external agencies, the post holder will:
Provide specialist assessment and care planning with service-users and carers.
Evaluate treatment plans and deliver home treatment.
Triage and assess referrals in liaison with multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Co-ordinate the work of the team.
About Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
By joining Team MPFT, staff contribute to their communities and, in return, receive extensive support and benefits, including:
Career development and progression opportunities.
Excellent NHS Pension scheme.
Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Flexible working options.
Up to 27 days annual leave (rising to 33 days with service) plus option to purchase additional leave.
Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing support.
Paid travel time between patients in community roles.
Lease car (for 500+ business miles per annum) with full maintenance.
Salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes.
Free car parking at all Trust sites.
Free annual flu vaccinations.
Citizens Advice support with access to a Hardship Fund (up to £250, subject to criteria).
Access to staff networks supporting diversity and inclusion.
Job Description & Responsibilities
For full details of responsibilities, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Note: Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in application forms will be monitored. Applicants must declare if AI has been used.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
First Degree Level qualification / DIPSW Practice
Experience
Essential
Post-graduate level practice experience in delivering/managing care and risks in mental health settings.
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 is required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. Details can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Since 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from countries where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12+ months in the past 10 years. This also applies to adult dependants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. More details are available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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