Social Worker (Hospitals)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Andover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Queen Alexandra Hospital as a qualified Social Worker, where you'll collaborate with health and social care professionals to deliver exceptional services. This role focuses on helping adults transition from hospital to home, ensuring they receive the necessary support. You'll conduct assessments, manage a diverse caseload, and provide guidance to junior staff. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, emphasizing compassion and respect in every interaction. If you're ready to contribute positively to people's lives, this opportunity awaits you.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Social Worker with a valid SWE registration.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage a complex caseload and provide supervision for Case Workers.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Strengths-based approach

Understanding of legal frameworks

Compassion and empathy

Education

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Join our Queen Alexandra Hospital Social Work Team as a qualified and experienced registered Social Worker. You’ll work with dedicated health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services, helping adults leaving hospital to achieve the best outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.