Social Worker (Physical Disabilities)

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council recherche un(e) travailleur social(e) qualifié(e) pour rejoindre son équipe des handicaps physiques. Le rôle implique la conduite d'évaluations des besoins, la gestion de cas complexes, et le travail avec une approche centrée sur les forces. Ce poste offre des opportunités de développement professionnel, un bon équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie personnelle, et un package d'avantages attractif, incluant un salaire d'entrée compétitif pour les nouveaux travailleurs sociaux.

Benefits

Accès au programme d'assistance à l'employé

Congés annuels généreux

Complément salarial pour les travailleurs sociaux seniors

Qualifications

• Engagement et expérience dans l'évaluation des besoins des individus.
• Capacité à gérer des cas complexes et à conseiller d'autres travailleurs sociaux.
• Compréhension des cadres juridiques et des devoirs statutaires en matière de services sociaux.

Responsibilities

• Conduire des évaluations complètes des besoins des individus.
• Gérer un cas complexe tout en supervisant d'autres travailleurs sociaux.
• Négocier avec les utilisateurs des services et les autres professionnels.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Professional relationship building

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as aqualified Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providingsupervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.
• 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).
• Experience of undertaking care act assessments within a statutory setting.
• 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.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £33,951 per annum for first year of employment.
• Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.