Social worker – Hospital Full Time

Qualified Social worker Hospital team Adult Social Care locum social worker West Sussex Social Work

Your new company

The goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of the people of West Sussex. The hospital Social Work Team is responsible for responding within timeframes to assess individuals both in the hospital and those who have recently been discharged from the hospital.
The work is varied and fast-paced, with opportunity to develop experience working with a wide range of specialists in hospitals and community resources, including the voluntary sector. The Team is supportive and devoted to providing chances for workers to grow as Practitioners.

Your new role

Work dynamic is a mix of home and hospital – you will be expected to attend the hospital to assist with duties and visit the wards to do assessments and attend family meetings, among other things. Most workers visit the hospital twice a week, however this is variable and determined by the Rota. You will also be part of a multidisciplinary team that will cover A&E and the emergency floor.

• Accountable for delivering a statutory social work service
• Have compassion and empathy to support individuals who need our services
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a high standard of social work practice
• Work hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.
• Have access to a strong and dynamic social work service with clear leadership

What you’ll need to succeed

• A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification., Diploma in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.
• Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach
• Good, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.
• Valid, full driving licence. Desirable.

What you’ll get in return

• flexible working arrangements and the ability to work in remote environments
• competitive salary
• expenses coverage
• ongoing community support
• learning and development opportunities

What you need to do now
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