Advanced Practitioner - Hospital Adults - Warrington

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Warrington Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join the Qualified Social Work team. You will assess, plan, and implement care strategies to promote independence for adults in need of social care within a hospital environment.

The role involves supervising junior social workers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and staying updated on current social work legislation and best practices. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in adult social work, with a hospital setting focus.
• Recognised social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport with service users and families.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to junior social workers and team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Manage complex cases and provide supervision to less experienced staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices in social work.

Skills

3+ years experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warrington Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic team in the Qualified Social Work field. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive environment, providing high-quality support to adults in need of social care. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, and implementing care strategies that promote independence and well-being for our service users.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to junior social workers and other team members.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.
• Managing complex cases and providing supervision to less experienced staff.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practices in social work.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in adult social work, with a focus on hospital settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with service users and their families.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional and personal development

• ongoing training opportunities
• flexible working arrangements
• access to employee wellness programs

Join us in making a difference in the lives of adults in Warrington, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will have a lasting impact.