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Salary: £36,576 - £38,480 (inclusive of 5% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting
Rapid Response - Bridging Care, Ensuring Recovery
Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team offering professional growth opportunities and flexibility for work-life balance.
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with health colleagues in a multi-agency integrated service focused on Health and Social Care. The aim of this role is to reduce unnecessary social hospital admissions/ to support carer breakdown and to promote independence, by assessing people in their own homes and assisting people to maximise independent living.
Our focus includes community support before hospital transfer and assistance in Accident and Emergency departments. As a Level 2 Social Worker, you will assist the manager in delivering a holistic service, ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults, and facilitating prompt assistance for adults and their caregivers during crises such as falls or caregiver emergencies. Your responsibilities will involve assessing needs for eligibility, devising care plans, and achieving or maintaining well-being outcomes.
We are seeking a motivated, organised Social Worker with energy and creativity. You will need to be registered with Social Work England, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will have an up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, and an in-depth understanding of relevant adult social care legislation.
Ready to make a real impact? Apply now to be a part of our mission to provide quality care and support.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Holly Pryer, Team Manager West Locality, at holly.pryer@wiltshire.gov.uk.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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