Qualified Social Worker – Adults Hospital Team – Barnsley

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic Hospital Social Work team. This innovative role offers a hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance home, office, and hospital duties while responding to urgent requests across the borough. You will be instrumental in supporting individuals through the Discharge to Assess Process, conducting assessments, and collaborating with health colleagues to ensure the best outcomes. With a supportive team and excellent training, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Great rate of pay, £35/hour

Remote/hybrid working available

Supportive team with great training

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free access to training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant with social work knowledge

Refer a Friend bonus – £500

Find your own job bonus – £250

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualified experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals transitioning from hospital using the Discharge to Assess Process.
• Conduct assessments and collaborate with health professionals.

Skills

Social Work Values

Assessment Skills

Collaboration with Health Colleagues

Safeguarding Investigations

Strengths-Based Approach

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker

Location: Barnsley

Rate: £35 per hour

An exciting role has recently become available for a qualified Social Worker. The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a new member to join the Hospital Social Work team in Barnsley. This job is hybrid working but requires someone to respond to urgent requests to visit anywhere in the borough, combining home working, office-based, and hospital-based duties.

What will your responsibilities be?

• You must have strong social work values that guide your practice in helping people achieve the best outcomes.
• Be local to the area, as we are a reactive team, and be available at short notice to complete assessments.
• Apply knowledge of the Discharge to Assess Process to support individuals transitioning from hospital.
• Collaborate with health colleagues across acute and intermediate care settings.
• Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity Assessments, and lead on best interest decision-making.
• Conduct safeguarding investigations and contribute to complex discharge planning using a strengths-based approach.

Benefits of the role:

• Great rate of pay, £35/hour
• Remote/hybrid working available
• Great reputation and links with health partners
• Supportive team with great training in place

Qualifications and Experiences:

To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have at least 12 months post-qualified Social Worker experience.

How to apply? If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

Additional Benefits:

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *