Senior Practitioner - Basildon Hospital

Thurrock Council; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to enhance their Adult Social Care Services. This full-time permanent role involves working in the Hospital Hub Social Work team, facilitating safe and timely discharges for patients. Candidates should have a Social Work Degree and registration, along with at least two years of managerial experience. Join a supportive and award-winning team that values professional growth and development. Enjoy generous annual leave, reflective supervision, and excellent training opportunities in a collaborative environment that prioritizes the well-being of its service users.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Reflective supervision

Excellent training opportunities

Established CPD programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience in social work.
• Ability to supervise social workers and support planners.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals in hospitals for safe discharges.
• Work alongside health professionals to ensure patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Teamwork

Education

Social Work Degree

Social Work England Registration

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: £42,917 - £49,133 per annum

Grade F

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week (Office based) + Weekend working (Saturdays)

Thurrock Council are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join Adult Social Care Services on a full-time permanent basis.

Successful applicants will be joining the Hospital Hub Social Work team to facilitate safe and timely discharges. Working as part of the team, you will be assessing individuals in the acute and community hospitals. You will be working alongside health professionals to ensure the patient is safely discharged. Weekend working will also be expected.

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner with at least two years managerial experience to join this supportive and highly skilled team.

• You will need to be able to supervise social workers and support planners. Also, work closely with colleagues in other departments and agencies to meet the care and support needs and outcomes for our service users.
• You will become part of a very stable, award-winning team, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.
• You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in health and voluntary organisations.

Essential Criteria:

• Social Work Degree
• Social Work England Registration
• 2 years managerial experience

In return, we will offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service
• Reflective supervision and management support
• Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme

For further information, please contact Kerry Cannon via [e-mail].

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus adults barred level is required for this role - at no extra cost.

Closing Dates:

Internal and External: 4th May 2025

Interview date: TBC

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