Social Worker - Adult Social Care Hospital Team

Bracknell Forest Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in England seeks a full-time Social Worker for the Adult Social Care Hospital Team. This role emphasizes a strength-based approach to support vulnerable residents. The Social Worker will manage caseloads, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and maintain high performance standards. The position comes with numerous benefits including enhanced annual leave, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work model, promoting wellness and work-life balance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 after 3 years

Hybrid working opportunities

Paid employee volunteering scheme

Local government pension scheme

Career development through training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience within the current Social Care System and Framework.
• Ability to manage a caseload with effective organisation and prioritisation.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload effectively with regular supervision.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to connect individuals with their communities.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to foster independence.

Skills

Strength-based approach

Team collaboration

Community connection

Education

Experience in Social Care System

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a Social Worker on a full-time, permanent basis.

About you… In our Adult Social Care Hospital Team, you will support our most vulnerable residents in getting their lives firmly on track, using a strength-based approach and always keeping the person at the heart of everything you do.

As a Social Worker, you will have the time to build meaningful relationships with the people you work with, making a real difference in their lives.

You will be part of a team that places a strong emphasis on integrated working with our partners, delivering holistic and seamless support to those who need it most.

We currently have vacancies for experienced and motivated Social Workers within the Adult Social Care Hospital Team who can respond to general enquiries and crisis situations.

About the team

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of highly professional and supportive multidisciplinary teams. We have a “can do” and “no wrong door” ethos. Our teams work together as one service and go the extra mile to ensure our residents have the right support.

We work closely with health and other partners to ensure people avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. If hospital care is needed, we make sure it is only for as long as necessary and we focus on helping them return home as quickly and safely as possible.

We have a range of intermediate care and discharge to assess services that focus on keeping people in their own homes.

Recognising the challenges working in Adult Social Care, we make sure our staff are well supported. You will receive regular supervision and access to training. Our focus is on supporting staff to learn, grow and develop, helping them achieve their full potential. We actively listen to social care staff about the best ways to deliver services and encourage feedback and suggestions for continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• You will manage a caseload, organising and prioritising the workload effectively, with regular supervision and guidance.
• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, connecting people and their families to their community and social networks enabling them to live within their own communities.
• You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure people have the right care, at the right time in the right place.
• You will take a strengths-based approach to support people to live the best life they can and reduce dependence on long term care.
• You will support the delivering and maintaining of high standards of performance across the service.

Our benefits

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
• Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Interview

The interview date will be confirmed.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Questions

Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Michelle Watson, Assistant Community Services Manager – Hospital Team, [e-mail]

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.