Social worker - QE Hospital

Your new companyHays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for Qualified Social Workers based in Birmingham QE Hospital.

Your new roleAs a qualified social worker, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment, successfully manage a complex caseload, have experience in keeping and maintaining accurate records, making sure any assessment statuses, admissions and discharges are captured correctly and initial assessments. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable picking up new and existing cases, in particular safeguarding and mental capacity assessments. It is imperative that you have an in-depth understanding and be able to manage any challenges with appropriate methods which will vary from case to case.

What you'll need to succeedTo be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent) and have direct experience of delivering social work to adult service users is essential. You must also have knowledge of key legislation underpinning Social Work. It is also essential that you have a current professional registration with Social Work England (previously HCPC) and have a minimum of 6 months experience working with adults in a Social Work position within the last 2 years.

What you'll get in returnWorking with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:

• One dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise
• Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
• Recruitment partner for Birmingham and Sandwell Councils
• Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
• Free access to CPD Training, network forums and resources
• Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
• Support for CV writing and Interview Skills
• *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
• You will be offered a competitive salary however this is dependent on experience.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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