Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Care Act Assessor

The closing date is 01 September 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and versatile individual to work within the Unplanned Care, D2A team within the Stafford area. This fast-paced role will promote and support the discharge of individuals out of hospital and provide daily multi -disciplinary working, with a range of professionals in the social care, health, community and private sector. The service predominantly supports individuals over the age of 18 with physical disabilities and older people over the age of 65 with physical and mental health disabilities.

Main duties of the job

For this role, it would be expected that you have knowledge around completing evidence-based assessments in line with The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Assessments and have some knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults. Working in a supportive team, you would be expected to complete assessments within agreed timescales to meet the increased demand of discharges from the acute hospitals and be flexible to your working role. You will be predominantly working within the community, completing visits and be involved with regular multi-disciplinary team meetings to promote and advocate for the individuals and their families and carers. Within Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust we are committed to the investment of training opportunities, ongoing Continued Professional Development and career progression of our employees and are fortunate to have the Social Work Learning Academy that the successful candidate would have access to. This post is full time at 37.5 hours per week and it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for this post

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

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.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7410111

Job locations

Greyfriars Therapy Suite

12 Frank Foley Way

Stafford

ST16 2ST


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, you will be 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.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)

On appointment, you will be 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.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
  • An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

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, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs
  • Experience of working within the specialist area
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent, plus additional knowledge and experience of care practices and procedures to diploma level.
  • A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Good keyboard / IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email and PowerPoint
  • An ongoing commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (Regulated Qualifications Framework) or equivalent

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, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's needs
  • Experience of working within the specialist area

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greyfriars Therapy Suite

12 Frank Foley Way

Stafford

ST16 2ST


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Greyfriars Therapy Suite

12 Frank Foley Way

Stafford

ST16 2ST


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Strategic & Service Delivery Lead

Kevin Nurse

kevin.nurse2@mpft.nhs.uk

07814831946

Details

Date posted

18 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-BK-25-7410111

Job locations

Greyfriars Therapy Suite

12 Frank Foley Way

Stafford

ST16 2ST


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