Social Worker (South Central Ambulance Service)

Working alongside South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) in their call centre Monday to Friday, you’ll work closely with ambulance crews who attend to older people in crises in their own homes, with the aim to reduce admission into Hampshire’s Hospitals, where possible. You’ll respond to referrals from ambulance crews through the social work line which may include someone who has had a fall at home, needs urgent support and may require rapid community and social care services.

As a qualified, experienced Social Worker, you’ll work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team working closely with our SCAS colleagues. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to make confident decisions, even where there is uncertainty. Through effective communication with the ambulance crews, individuals and families, together with sound risk assessment and problem-solving skills, you’ll seek alternative solutions that result in non-conveyance to hospital.  Your strong IT skills will support your work across both Hampshire County Council and SCAS IT systems. 

Within Adults’ Health and Care, we’re investing in creating the right conditions to ensure our Social Workers can work flexibly and are given the capacity to provide the excellent level of support and attention needed, to make a real difference to the lives of the people in our community. We believe our staff deserve to feel fulfilled professionally and enjoy a good balance between work and home life. We are committed to your continued personal development and offer an extensive Benefits Package.​​​​​​​
You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

Additional Information:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate the 4 core values we hold in your application.

The 4 core values are:

• Person Centred: Has a person centred and strengths-based approach that empowers service users and carers to live independent lives.
• Resilience: Successfully manages change and develops and maintains their wellbeing and resilience.
• Accountable: Takes responsibility for work, actions and development; and acknowledges individual and shared accountability.
• Works Together: Builds supportive internal and external working relationships through positive communication and constructive feedback.