Social Worker (Physical Disabilities)

Hampshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks a qualified Social Worker to join their Physical Disabilities Team. You will conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and manage a complex caseload while providing supervision for Case Workers. The ideal candidate should have experience in care act assessments, an understanding of social work issues, and a strong commitment to compassion and respect. This position offers ongoing professional development and a competitive benefits package with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Professional development programs

Employee assistance program

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience in a statutory setting.
• Ability to apply strengths-based approach.
• Awareness of social services' statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs.
• Manage complex caseload and supervise others.
• Negotiate for positive outcomes between users, families, and professionals.
• Triage safeguarding referrals.
• Build positive and professional relationships.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience in care act assessments

Strengths-based approach application

Understanding of legal frameworks

Commitment to values and behaviour

Job description

Joining ourPhysicalDisabilitiesTeam as aqualifiedSocial Worker,you’llbe innovative,person-centredand committed to working in a strengths-based way.

You’llenjoy 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.

Whatyou’llbe doing:

• Conductingcomprehensive assessments ofindividuals' 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.
• Triagingsafeguarding referrals and making informeddecisions.
• Buildingpositive and professional relationships.
• Undertaking out of county reviews when required.

Whatwe’relooking for:

• Social Work qualificationand registered withSocial 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, legalframeworksand social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment todemonstratingour values and behaviours, showing compassion,empathyand respect.

Why join us?

• Careergrowth:Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs:£36,369per 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.
• Professionaldevelopment:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-lifebalance: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.
• Competitivebenefitspackage:Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Your work base will be the office closest to your home address from the following locations: Totton Hub, Havant Plaza, or Dame Mary Fagan House (Basingstoke).

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

Other job titles you may be searching for mayinclude:Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker(optional), Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.