Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Appropriate professional qualification in the social work role
• Current relevant registration with a specific regulatory body
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 (SLT =8) for International recruits

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in a relevant specialist area

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 12 months post-qualifying experience of social work delivery /completion of AYSE for social work (post 2012) pre 2012 evidence of experience in accordance with the professional capabilities framework for an experienced social worker

Desirable

• Experience of supporting people with mental health issues, learning disability or autism
• Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary Team (SW essential criteria)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the needs of service users with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Legal literacy

Desirable

• Clinical risk assessment and application in practice
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in a designated specialist area
• Postgraduate training in a specialist area if applicable to the post (e.g. dysphagia, autism diagnostics)
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in managing complex social work cases
• Awareness of professional standards and their application to practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Closing Date: 11 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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