Hospital Social Work Lead - Advanced Practitioner

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Leadership development

Learning and development support

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to lead and develop the Hospital Interface Service, based onsite at Yeovil District Hospital. You will provide expert professional leadership, supervise practitioners, and drive complex decision-making and discharge planning across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with opportunities for progression and development within a

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with current registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Experience leading teams and professional decision-making.
• Experience of safeguarding and court processes as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and advanced social work practice within the Hospital Interface Service.
• Support practitioners with complex casework, safeguarding, risk management and discharge planning.
• Deliver reflective supervision, coaching and professional support to Social Workers and Adult Social Care Practitioners.
• Lead professional decision-making, complex risk management and case discussions.
• Work alongside health colleagues to promote discharge planning and positive outcomes.

Skills

Professional leadership

Advanced practice

Discharge planning

Risk management

Supervision & coaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to lead and develop the Hospital Interface Service, based onsite at Yeovil District Hospital. You will provide expert professional leadership, supervise practitioners, and drive complex decision-making and discharge planning across a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England, with opportunities for progression and development within a