Social Worker

Location

Chippenham, Wiltshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £36,576 - £38,480 (inclusive of 5% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours 

Interview date:  Week commencing 18 March 2024

Hospital Discharge Service - Bridging Care, Ensuring Recovery

Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding role? Join us and be part of a team offering professional growth opportunities and flexibility for work-life balance. 

Our Locality Team (Discharge Service) are at the forefront of providing advice, assessment, and discharge planning for residents in Wiltshire. Collaborating

with healthcare professionals, we ensure smooth transitions for customers from hospital to home or care facilities. 

As a member of our team, your responsibilities will include conducting social work assessments, formulating support plans, and promoting independent living.

To excel in this role, registration with Social Work England is a must. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential. Your updated knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and an in-depth understanding of Health and Social Care legislation and policy context are vital.  

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now to be a part of our mission to provide quality care and support.   

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.  Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Please download and read the role description and person specification   carefully before you apply as well as   Our Identity .

For more details, contact Rebecca Spencer, North Locality Team Manager, at [email protected] , or call 01380 826409.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our  statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

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