Social Worker

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% market supplement

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Level 2 Social Worker to join a multi-agency integrated Health and Social Care team. You will assess people in their homes, develop care plans, and support independence to reduce hospital admissions.

You will work with health colleagues to ensure the safety of vulnerable adults, respond during crises, and utilise Social Work England registration and knowledge of adult social care legislation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs in the home and develop care plans.
• Support independence and reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Ensure safety of vulnerable adults and respond during crises.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Social Work England registration

Job description

Salary:£40,436 - £42,466 per annum (Inclusive of 5% Market Supplement)

Hours per week:37 hours

Interview date:To be confirmed upon shortlisting

Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team offering professional growth opportunities and flexibility for work-life balance.

This is an exciting opportunityto collaborate withhealthcolleagues in a multi-agency integrated service focused on Health and Social Care.The aim of this role is to reduce unnecessarysocialhospital admissions/to supportcarer breakdown and to promote independence, by assessing people in their own homes andassistingpeople to maximise independent living.

Our focus includes community support before hospital transfer and assistance in Accident and Emergency departments.As a Level 2 Social Worker, you will assistthemanager indelivering a holistic service, ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults, and facilitating prompt assistance for adults and their caregivers during crises such as falls or caregiver emergencies. Your responsibilities will involve assessing needs for eligibility, devising care plans, and achieving or maintaining well-being outcomes.

Weareseekinga motivated, organised Social Worker with energy and creativity.You will need to beregisteredwithSocial Work England, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.Your updated knowledge of relevant legislation, and an in-depth understanding of relevant adult social care legislation.

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefitshere.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

Holly Pryer, Service Manager, at [e-mail]

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While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

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