Social Worker Hospital Pathways

London Borough of Sutton; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in Adult Social Care as a Social Worker, where you'll help empower adults to live independently. This role in the dynamic Hospital Pathways Team involves conducting assessments and managing care plans while receiving a comprehensive package of support and benefits to advance your career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and bank holidays

Comprehensive training and development

Discounts for shopping and leisure

Interest-free season ticket loans

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses

Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in adult services.
• Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to communicate complex social issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage complex cases.
• Provide high standards of care in the Hospital Pathways Team.
• Craft outstanding care plans prioritizing service user needs.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Risk management

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus of £[amount] paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus of £[amount] paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay grade). With a total package of up to £50, including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.

We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live independently, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in social care. As a Social Worker within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritize the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes.

Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us on this journey toward excellence.

About the Role

Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus of £[amount] paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus of £[amount] paid for every complete year in service (*subject to pay grade). With a total package of up to £50, including bonuses and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in social care.

Our mission is to empower adults to live as independently as possible. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in social care. As a Social Worker within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritize the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes.

Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Suttons Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us on this journey toward excellence.

About Us

Adult Social Care is undergoing a significant transformation to address rising demand. We're implementing wide-ranging changes to improve care for adults and create positive working environments. Our new leaders and experienced managers bring innovative ideas to drive meaningful change. Our goal is to deliver exceptional care that enhances community outcomes while providing an inclusive, diverse, and stable environment for staff to grow their careers.

Hospital Pathway and Reablement (Start) Service

Our hospital team works closely with NHS colleagues to facilitate safe, timely discharges. Their priority is to enable people to return home, utilizing reablement and other services to help them regain independence.

About You

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of managing high emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and a passion for person-centered care. You will join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to professional development.

In addition, we expect candidates to have:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK.
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in adult services, including assessments and support for diverse needs, with successful completion of your ASYE.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, and social work theories.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to patients and professionals.
• Ability to plan and coordinate social care and discharge plans.

For more information or an informal chat, view the Role Profile or contact Keyur Patel, Team Manager Hospital Pathways.

Our Offer to You

We value and nurture talent, offering a supportive environment to grow your career. We encourage your ideas and provide a modern, flexible working environment supported by IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Apps. Our Flexible Working - Smarter Working Scheme allows staff to work remotely and enjoy a better work-life balance.

Employees can access benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Flexi-time (grades 1-9)
• Three volunteering days per year
• Comprehensive training and development
• Discounts for shopping, dining, and leisure
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Parking schemes, bicycle loans, and cycle-to-work schemes
• Zip car scheme
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
• Wellbeing and counselling support
• Subsidized gym membership