Job Description
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
We are looking for motivated Grade 8 Social Workers to join our Hospital Social Work Team. We work with Adult’s over 18 to facilitate a safe transfer of care from hospital and then follow them into the community to assess long-term care needs and maximise their independence. You must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and working closely with our multi-disciplinary system partners.
Your main responsibilities as a Level 1 Hospital Social Worker:
1. You will manage a varied caseload, which will include capacity assessments, best interest decision making, Care Act assessments, and being part of a duty rota.
2. You will deliver exceptional social care to the adults we are supporting and their carers and promote choice and control as much as possible.
3. The team is looking to appoint an individual who is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments.
4. You will engage in outcomes focused and preventative conversations which build on the strengths of people and their local networks.
5. You will predominantly be supporting with hospital discharges at either our sites at Pinderfields or Dewsbury District Hospitals.
The following is essential criteria:
– Degree in Social Work
– SWE Registration
– Right to work within the UK
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
You must have:
6. A professional qualification in social work
7. Social Work England registration.
8. Post qualified experience.
9. Enhanced DBS/Update service.
10. References required for the last 5 years of employment.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
11. Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
12. Competitive Rates of pay
13. In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
14. Enhanced DBS completed.
15. Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
16. An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
17. Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area