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Adults Social Worker, Alexander Hospital

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary
£25,927 - £29,174, plus £3000 Market Forces
Closing date
7 Aug 2022
Reference
REC#33189

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social work; Adults - Qualified
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Flexible hours
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Job title: Social Worker

Team: Hospitals Team
Location: Alexander Hospital, Redditch

Contract: Maternity cover

Hours: 37 hours per week
Job reference number: REC#33189

Salary: £25,927 - £29,174, plus £3000 Market Forces*
 

The role:

The position is to work with adults aged over 18 who require support to enable safe and timely transfer of care from acute hospital settings. 

The role will involve working with people who are older, have diagnosis of dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health diagnosis and mild to moderate learning disabilities/and/or autism.

The team works within 3 Conversation model focusing on strength-based practice. The team works within the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The team ensures a focus on Adult safeguarding, ensuring organisational statutory duties are met.

The Onward Care Team is based in Worcester Royal Hospital and the Alexandra Hospital. The team operates a 7 day service. The team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Worcestershire County Council and Health and Care Trust staff. There is a focus on multi-agency partnership working with wider partners. This is a supportive team where you can develop in your career.

We offer regular supervision and reflection to develop practice and skills.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please call Kelly Palmer- Interim Head of Service Onward Care Team on 01905 845235 or Sarah Gardner 01905 844943.
 

Benefits

In return, you can look forward to:

  • Great holiday entitlement. As well as bank holidays, you'll get 25 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 30 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 25 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 30 days.
  • Brilliant pension scheme. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.

 

Applying

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

CV/EOI: Please submit your CV with Cover Letter to socialworkopps@worcestershire.gov.uk ensuring you include the JOB TITLE, TEAM NAME & REFERENCE NUMBER
 

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 07th August 2022

Anticipated Interview Date: To be confirmed

 

* £3000 Market Forces - pro rata for part time employees – T&C’s apply

Company

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

Click here for Children's Social Work and Adult Social Work vacancies.
While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you.  Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

Notes for applicants

When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

To submit your application, you will need to login to our site (this is a separate login to WM Jobs).

First time applicants will be asked to create a new account.  Please note, you are only able to view the Job Description and Person Specification on the WM Jobs board not via Worcestershire County Council's online application site.

If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. 

Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

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Company info
Website
Telephone
01905 846666
Location
Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom

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