Job summary
Supporting local services to deliver key components of the social carepathway including a high quality personalisation, social inclusion andwellbeing navigator service to individuals for adults in Staffordshire withacute or long term social care needs and their carers.
Providing expert leadership and governance to the personalisation andsocial inclusion service, hold line management responsibility for allNavigators and Assistant Navigators and support local services inimplementing evidence-based service delivery. Working cohesivelywith Social Care Senior Management / Divisional Management andother Social Care / Health Care staff to provide a responsive andinnovative service.
Providing information advice, support and where necessary trainingand education, to other professions within the Trust and externalagencies regarding service delivery specifics and opportunities.Ensuring service users are involved with all aspects of planning anddelivery of their own personal development plans and also in thedevelopment of the service
Main duties of the job
You will be auto enrolled into the Social Work Learning Academy membership, supporting workforce career development and aspirations, with strong leadership and support in place encouraging you to be the best that you can be. You will be fully supported to develop your skills from day one with many development opportunities available as you progress through your career including the Care Certificate, Apprenticeships in Social Care and Health and the Degree in Social Work
We are a forward thinking Trust and understand that your work and life balance need to complement each other to promote your enhanced wellbeing and for us as an employer to get the best out of you. We are open to negotiate flexible working options together with a mix of blended working arrangements to allow base and remote working. The Trust are committed to listening to our employees to effect change in working practices/arrangements and packages offered in response to the ever changing social and economic environment in which we work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Team Lead to lead our new Personalisation and Social Inclusion Team for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in Staffordshire. This is a new post within a new team and you will play a key role in developing and leading this service. Funding is currently secured for 12 months and we believe that with your help we can build a successful team and secure funding going forward
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your 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, milage 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 description
Job responsibilities
Staffordshire Adult Social Care teams provide an integrated, person centred, strengths focused service, to local people of working age who may be experiencing significant Social Care needs . We are supported by strong partnerships and work in collaboration with partner agencies, both statutory and non-statutory adhering to the One Staffordshire ethos which enables Staffordshire wide partnerships to support the people who live in the county.
You will become a core member of our team working closely with Senior Managers, Social Work Advanced Practitioners and Social Workers under the supervision of the Social Inclusion Pathway Service Manager. Our social care staff all work collaboratively with our Health colleagues and are valued and respected members of the Health and Social Care workforce.
You will operate within legislative frameworks, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, along with other relevant legislation and guidance, offering support based on clearly defined National eligibility criteria to adults and carers. This post is based in the Staffordshire area. We pride ourselves on providing a highly responsive, preventative and effective service to people of working age across the entirety of the County.
We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in and experience of working with people living with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, this will include supporting people during the transition from young person to adulthood, supporting their independence within their homes, neighbourhoods and wider communities. And you can demonstrate that you are motivated, can work as part of a team, engage with people, maintain a caseload, promote independence and value people, their families and friends as essential partners
A variety of interests and skills are essential to help inspire people who use the service to move forward in their lives; the confidence and enthusiasm to work with partners to explore opportunities in local communities, support community participation and build community capacity.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staffordshire Adult Social Care teams provide an integrated, person centred, strengths focused service, to local people of working age who may be experiencing significant Social Care needs . We are supported by strong partnerships and work in collaboration with partner agencies, both statutory and non-statutory adhering to the One Staffordshire ethos which enables Staffordshire wide partnerships to support the people who live in the county.
You will become a core member of our team working closely with Senior Managers, Social Work Advanced Practitioners and Social Workers under the supervision of the Social Inclusion Pathway Service Manager. Our social care staff all work collaboratively with our Health colleagues and are valued and respected members of the Health and Social Care workforce.
You will operate within legislative frameworks, such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, along with other relevant legislation and guidance, offering support based on clearly defined National eligibility criteria to adults and carers. This post is based in the Staffordshire area. We pride ourselves on providing a highly responsive, preventative and effective service to people of working age across the entirety of the County.
We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in and experience of working with people living with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, this will include supporting people during the transition from young person to adulthood, supporting their independence within their homes, neighbourhoods and wider communities. And you can demonstrate that you are motivated, can work as part of a team, engage with people, maintain a caseload, promote independence and value people, their families and friends as essential partners
A variety of interests and skills are essential to help inspire people who use the service to move forward in their lives; the confidence and enthusiasm to work with partners to explore opportunities in local communities, support community participation and build community capacity.
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 and Training
Essential
- First Degree level or equivalent leadership and management qualification
- BA/MA Social Work (or willing to work towards and Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent)
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- First Degree level or equivalent Professional qualification
- Assessor Award A1
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 and NHS Trust policies
- Experience of leading a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of service / individual development plans
- Experience of working within the specialist area with groups and individuals in a health and social care setting or equivalent
- Experience of staff management including staff supervision, development, attendance management and performance management
- A practical working knowledge of the preparation and management of budgets
Desirable
- Lived experience or previous experience of Social Care and Health needs either as a person who has used services or as a carer
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Degree level or equivalent leadership and management qualification
- BA/MA Social Work (or willing to work towards and Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent)
- Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
- An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development
- A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
Desirable
- First Degree level or equivalent Professional qualification
- Assessor Award A1
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 and NHS Trust policies
- Experience of leading a team, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of service / individual development plans
- Experience of working within the specialist area with groups and individuals in a health and social care setting or equivalent
- Experience of staff management including staff supervision, development, attendance management and performance management
- A practical working knowledge of the preparation and management of budgets
Desirable
- Lived experience or previous experience of Social Care and Health needs either as a person who has used services or as a carer
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Foundation House, St. Georges Hospital Site
Corporation Street
Stafford
ST16 3SR
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
