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SalaryJob Title: Hospital Social Worker / Community Hospital Urgent Care
Salary: £29,777 - £39,186, plus £3,000 Market Forces (Salary offered is subject to experience)
37 Hours per Week
Location: Pershore Community Hospital
Permanent
The Role:
The Community Hospitals Team have an exciting new opportunity for a Social Worker. We are a large supportive team who are based primarily on the wards in the Community Hospitals and work alongside our health colleagues as well as our colleagues in the Acute Hospitals. The Team covers all the Community Hospitals across the county and is part of the wider Urgent Care Service, so we provide lots of opportunity to develop and gain experience as you progress in your career.
The vacancy is based within the Community Hospitals in the South of the County primarily at Pershore Community Hospital. While we will always limit the amount of travel as a Countywide Service there will be occasions where a flexible approach is required as you may also be needed to support the Countywide Wrap Around Service. The Wrap Around Service is a is short term 24hr Care provided within the person's own home. The scheme is well used so the flow through it is key.
As a Social Worker you will be expected to have a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act ensuring that services are the least restrictive and provided in line with Choice of Accommodation Policy. You will need to be able to identify Adults who may be at Risk or Abuse and be prepared to work with the Safeguarding Team in cases where you are identified as an Enquiry Officer.
The post is predominantly aimed at Social Workers who have some experience post completion of their ASYE, however we will accept and consider applications from Social Workers who are earlier in their career, but have completed their ASYE.
The Team meets regularly in Team Meetings where we have guest speakers and in smaller cluster meetings with ASWP’s where Social Workers can reflect and share aspects of good practice and learning. Social Workers receive regular Supervision and support to ensure you can attend training and participate other aspects of Social Work Development.
As a Qualified Social Worker, you will need to be registered with Social Work England.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Team Manager Amanda Bagnall on 01905 843809
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
How to Apply:
Applications are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.
Please submit your application to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 9th June 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed.
