Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team, Chichester

Pertemps; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social care agency in Chichester is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Hospital Team. The role requires delivering statutory services while providing compassionate support to individuals post-hospitalization. Candidates should have strong collaboration skills and the ability to work flexibly, including remote arrangements. Opportunities to grow as practitioners are provided in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Worker required for a Hospital Team in Chichester.
• Accountable for delivering a statutory social work service.
• Ability to work in remote environments and manage flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in regaining skills and independence after hospital admission.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to ensure high standards of practice.
• Respond within timescales to assess people in the hospital and those discharged.

Skills

Compassion and empathy

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Team collaboration

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team, Chichester

Pay rate – £38 per hour

Job Purpose

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Hospital Team in Chichester. The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex. The requirement of the hospital Social Work Team is to respond within timescales to assess people both in the hospital and those that have recently been discharged from hospital. We assist them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence. The work is varied fast paced and there are opportunities to gain experience in working with a variety of professionals both in the Hospitals and Community Resources including the Voluntary sector. The Team is supportive, and we are committed to offering opportunities for workers to develop themselves as Practitioners. As a Social Worker, you will:

• Accountable for delivering a statutory social work service
• Have compassion and empathy to support individuals who need our services
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a high standard of social work practice
• Work hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.
• Have access to a strong and dynamic social work service with clear leadership

Please note that this role includes flexible working arrangements and the ability to work in remote environments.

Specialisms

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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