Hospital Social Worker

Slough; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season loan ticket

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Hospital Social Worker to join our Hospital Team at Observatory House/Wexham Park Hospital. This permanent, 37-hour role offers hybrid working and a chance to support safe, timely, person-centred discharges within the Discharge to Assess pathway.

You will use strengths-based practice, robust assessments and multi-disciplinary collaboration to promote independence and manage funding streams, with an emphasis on safeguarding and cost-effective care

Qualifications

• Experience in strengths-based social care practice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment and use professional judgement.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills with understanding of funding streams.
• Ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team and understand statutory duties and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, timely and person-centred discharges within the Discharge to Assess pathway.
• Apply strengths-based practice and robust assessments to promote independence and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective care planning and safeguarding.

Job description

• Directorate: Adult Services (Social Care)
• Pay Level:7 £43,253 - £48,795 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 Hours
• Location:Observatory House/ Wexham Park Hospital -Hybrid
• DBS requirement: Enhanced

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis

The Interviews date will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates.

What you’ll be doing:

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join our Hospital Team.

Are you a confident, compassionate and forward-thinking Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic adult social care service where your professional judgement, advocacy and partnership-working will make a real difference to people at a critical point in their lives.

As a Hospital Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, timely and person-centred discharges, helping adults and their carers move from hospital into the right support at the right time. Working at the heart of the discharge-to-assess pathway, you will bring together strengths-based practice, robust assessment, safeguarding expertise and creative problem-solving to promote independence and improve outcomes.

You’ll have experience in strengths-based practice, working in a fast-paced, pressured environment, through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong assessment and care planning skills, an understanding of funding streams, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of statutory duties, relevant legal frameworks, and funding streams to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care planning.

If you’re passionate about delivering person-centred outcomes and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to andfrom work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: [e-mail].

This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

Slough Borough Council offers a variety of staff networks for you to be part of. Networks represent our diverse staff groups and come together to help the organisation be a place where our people can feel included and thrive.

Follow the link HERE to learn more.

Right to Work and Checks:

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive a number of suitable applications.