Social Worker (Hospital Team)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619427
Salary Range: £39,382 to £46,679 pro-rata, per annum (inclusive of £3,000 per annum market supplement for Senior Social Workers)
Work Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth or Clarence Unit, Gosport (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37 or 30
Contract Type: Permanent 
Closing Date: 5 January 2025
Interview Date: 15 or 16 January 2025


Join our Queen Alexandra Hospital Social Work Team as a qualified registered Social Worker. You’ll work with dedicated health and social care colleagues to deliver excellent social work services, helping adults leaving hospital to achieve the best outcomes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Building positive and professional relationships
   

What we’re looking for: 

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). 
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. 
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties. 
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.
   

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

Why join us:

• Make a Difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our CHC Team does.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £35,241 per annum for first year of employment. View our career pathways for more information about opportunities within our Adults Social Work service. 
• Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire (and the Isle of Wight or other local authority), and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary. 

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. 

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk 
 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact David Palmer Assistant Service Manager on david.palmer@hants.gov.uk or Rebecca Keen Team Manager on rebecca.keen3@hants.gov.uk