Social Worker (Hospitals) HCC618720

Job Details:

Salary Range: £38,092 - £45,389 per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum market supplement for Senior Social Workers)Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 20 October 2024Interview Date: 28 or 29 October 2024

The Role:

Join our Royal Hampshire County Hospital Social Work Team as a qualified registered Social Worker and work with dedicated health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services and help adults leaving hospital to achieve the best outcomes. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs, strengths, risks and available support.
• Triage safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
• Manage a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Social Worker role, team and our values. The section 'About you' explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why Join Us:

• Make a Difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Hospital teams do.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults' Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Find out more about Working with us in Adults' Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact [email protected] For an informal chat about the role, please contact Michael Longstaff, Hospital Service Manager, on [email protected].