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Experienced Social Worker

Employer
Worcestershire County Council
Location
Worcestershire
Salary
Salary: £29,577 - £33,782
Closing date
28 Jul 2021
Reference
REC001606

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Job Details

We are looking for permanent 37 hour Adults Social Workers for the The Onward Care Team.

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.

Closing date: 06/07/2021

Interview date: TBC

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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