Social Worker – Hospital Team
Location: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour.
Contract Type: Full-time Locum.
Working Arrangements
This role offers a flexible hybrid model, requiring presence in the hospital 2-3 days per week with additional hospital visits as needed.
- Support duty functions
- Visit wards and undertake assessments
- Attend family meetings
- Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Provide social work support across A&E and the Emergency Floor
About the Role
The Hospital Social Work Team is committed to making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex, responding within required timescales to assess individuals in hospital settings and those recently discharged. The role offers varied, fast‑paced work alongside a wide range of professionals across hospital services, community resources, and voluntary sector organisations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver a statutory social work service to adults and their families.
- Undertake strengths‑based assessments and develop person‑centred support plans.
- Work with compassion, empathy, and professionalism to support individuals requiring social care intervention.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver high‑quality social work practice.
- Support individuals to regain skills, confidence, and independence following hospital admission wherever possible.
- Contribute to safeguarding enquiries and risk management processes.
- Benefit from strong leadership within a well‑established and forward‑thinking social work service.
- Work flexibly across hospital and remote environments where appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working proactively within a team to complete accurate strengths‑based assessments and implement effective care plans.
- Experience applying a risk enablement approach and evidence‑based practice.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and prioritise interventions effectively.
- Experience contributing to or undertaking safeguarding enquiries.
- The ability to support, mentor, and provide informal supervision to less experienced practitioners, students, or apprentices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and recognise when to seek guidance or supervision.
- Sound IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records in accordance with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate of £38.00 per hour.
- Full‑time locum opportunity.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary working across hospital and community settings.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.
- Meaningful work supporting adults to achieve greater independence and improved outcomes.
If you are a motivated and experienced Social Worker looking for your next rewarding hospital‑based locum opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for the people of West Sussex.
