Senior Hospital Social Worker - Complex Caseload

Hampshire County Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Practice Validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a qualified Social Worker to join the Basingstoke Hospital Social Work Team. You will assess adults' needs, coordinate support and help people leave hospital with the best outcomes.

You will manage a complex caseload, supervise junior staff and provide expert advice on safeguarding and complex cases, while upholding compassionate, respectful practice and statutory duties.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience of working with adults within a social care setting.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

Skills

SWE registration

Adult social care experience

Strengths-based approach

Compassion and empathy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a qualified Social Worker to join the Basingstoke Hospital Social Work Team. You will assess adults' needs, coordinate support and help people leave hospital with the best outcomes.

You will manage a complex caseload, supervise junior staff and provide expert advice on safeguarding and complex cases, while upholding compassionate, respectful practice and statutory duties.