Adult’s Social Worker / Hospital Team

Ashberry Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker in Leeds to support the Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Teams. The role includes managing complex cases and conducting assessments while working collaboratively with service users and agencies. Ideal candidates will have a recognised social work qualification and must register with Social Work England. Additional perks include a referral bonus and support throughout the job search.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Essential Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) is required.
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads essential.
• Competent IT skills required for electronic record systems.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of complex cases.
• Carry out person-centred assessments of service users.
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, and agencies.

Skills

Complex case management

Person-centred assessments

Communication skills

Decision-making

IT proficiency

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Hospital
Location: Leeds

Details:

We are currently recruiting seven Senior Social Workers to support the Home First and Hospital Discharge Neighbourhood Teams (HDNT). These roles are essential in delivering statutory adult social care duties, including assessments, reviews, and interventions. Our approach is home-first and strengths-based, and we are particularly keen to hear from social workers with significant experience in hospital discharge work. As a Senior Social Worker, the successful candidate will:

• Hold a caseload of complex cases
• Carry out person-centred assessments of service users and carers
• Work in line with statutory and directorate procedures
• Communicate effectively with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies

Requirements:

• A recognised social work qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a complex workload
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to share information clearly and concisely across a range of stakeholders
• Contract length: 16 weeks

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.