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Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Social Work Team

Ackerman Pierce
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 2JU, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The West Sussex County Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Hospital Social Work Team for an initial 3-6 month period, with potential for extension based on performance.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualifying experience in the UK social care industry.
  • The role involves conducting strengths-based assessments, implementing effective plans, and contributing to safeguarding inquiries, among other responsibilities.
  • The position offers a competitive pay rate, which exceeds most surrounding areas, along with benefits such as free onsite parking and opportunities for training and role progression.
  • Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS/CRB, be SWE registered, and possess a degree in Social Work.

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital TeamWe are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Social Work Team with the Social Care industry in West Sussex County Council. The Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Social Work Team vacancy in West Sussex will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Experience of working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation), working in partnership with carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies to meet people's outcomes.
  2. Experience of applying a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.
  3. Experience of analysis and interpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
  4. Experience of contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
  5. Ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners, and to mentor and coach students and apprentices.
  6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.
  7. Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, know when to seek appropriate support, advice and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations.
  8. Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.

Experience preferred:

  • Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Social Work Team within the UK Social Care industry.

Benefits of Working with West Sussex County Council:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 1 year experience within UK
  • Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • SWE Registered
  • Degree in Social Work

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in West Sussex please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.