Senior Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 42,839 - 47,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment of £1,000

Relocation & car lease schemes

Continuous Learning & Development

Job summary

A local government organization in Hertfordshire is seeking a Senior Social Worker to oversee and support social services. Candidates must be SWE registered with at least 2 years experience and a full driving licence. The role involves coordinating social workers, assessing family situations, and providing support. Hybrid working is available, and the starting salary ranges from £42,839 to £47,181 per annum, plus additional benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualified experience required.
• Experience with Care Act assessments.
• Commitment to undertake a specialist role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the delivery of social services.
• Coordinate social workers and support services.
• Assess and review situations for individuals and families.

Skills

SWE registered Social Worker

Communication skills

Driving Licence

Education

Completed ASYE program

Job description

Overview

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Social Worker

Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

About The Team

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

About The Role

• 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

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.

Service Opportunities

We have opportunities in the following services:

• Older Peoples Team West
• Dacorum Locality Team
• Main base - Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
• Three Rivers Locality Team
• Main base - Apsley, Hemel Hempstead

35 hours per week (Older People Service) and 37 hours per week (Three Rivers Locality Team). The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and carers with long term health and social care needs. We can offer hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and promote continuous Learning & Development.

About You

Essential:

• You will be an SWE registered Social Worker, with at least 2 years post qualified experience and 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 not 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

To hear more about this opportunity please contact [INPUT HIRING MANAGER] for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received

Benefits & How To Apply

How To Apply: As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional Information

• 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.