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SalaryWork Location:Basingstoke or Winchester Hospital (Hybrid working, home and office based)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 28 April 2024
Interview Date: w/c 13 May 2024
Working on-site as part of our well-established Hospital team, you’ll have the benefit of engaging with people face-to-face as you work in partnership with Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Consultants in this fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. With excellent relationship building skills, you’ll work closely with other members of the team across other locations, including Community Hospitals and short-term services.
As no two cases are the same, you’ll enjoy a diverse caseload and have the opportunity to really stretch your social work skills. Dealing with a broad spectrum of complex issues, including Mental Capacity Act assessments and safeguarding, your sound understanding of our legal obligations, will support your decision making. Our team prides itself on being a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes.
As a qualified Social Worker, you’ll use a strengths-based approach to make confident decisions, even where there is uncertainty. With an understanding of how our services are structured, you’ll really enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes.
In return for your commitment we offer supported continued development opportunities, alongside a competitive Benefits package. You’ll also have access to excellent staff networks and a mentoring programme. To hear more about working with us, watch our short video: https://youtu.be/1p0npuCNGAk
Travel Requirements
You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire or other local authorities, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
