Social Worker (Progressed & Non-Progressed)

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Short-Term Services Team. There are two full‑time positions and one part‑time role (0.8 FTE, 29.5 hours per week). These vacancies are open to both progressed and non‑progressed Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct adult needs assessments in line with the Care Act (2014).
• Manage and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act (2005) to assess capacity and make best‑interest decisions.
• Deliver person‑centred and evidence‑based practice.
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, including proportionate assessments and safeguarding.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, hospital therapists, and wider Adult Social Care Teams.
• Support patient flow through discharge pathways and assist with safeguarding risk identification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong understanding of adult social care frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within policies and professional standards.
• Effective time management and organisational skills for caseload management.
• Proactive, self‑motivated approach.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave: 34 days from Day 1, increasing to 39 days after five years (including bank holidays).
• Annual leave purchase: up to 10 extra days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern: standard 37‑hour full‑time week, flexi‑time and hybrid/remote options.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric/hybrid vehicles, white goods, cycle‑to‑work, and public pension.
• Discounted gym and leisure memberships.
• Employee assistance programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and aim to reflect the diversity of our local communities.

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