Senior Social Worker

Jobsgopublic Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Sponsorship available

Welcome payment & relocation schemes

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker in Adult Care Services. The role focuses on discharge to assess, reducing hospital stays and promoting independence at home. You will coordinate teams, manage community packages, and work in a hybrid setting with two in-office days per week.

We welcome candidates with SWE registration, ASYE completion, and driving licence. Sponsorship available; contact for informal conversations via listed emails.

Qualifications

• SWE registered Social Worker with valid license.
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Full driving licence required.
• ASYE completion to Social Work England standards.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate social workers.
• Hybrid working with at least 2 days in office.
• Sponsorship available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

Skills

SWE registered Social Worker

2+ years PQE

Driving licence

ASYE completed

Team coordination

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker

Starting Salary: £44,253 progressing to £48,738 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £2k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply)

Hospital teams receive an additional market enhancement of between £2,170 and £2,326 plus 5% of annual salary (terms apply)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

About the role

As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.

The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

We have opportunities in the following services:

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For an informal conversation about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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For an informal conversation about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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For an informal conversation about this role, please contact [e-mail]

About you

Essential:

You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, with at least 2 years post qualified experience with a full driving licence.

You will have successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.

You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.

This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social care

Additional information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required

You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.