Join our Royal Hampshire County Hospital Social Work Team as a qualified and experienced 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, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Hospital Social Work Teams do. Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. (optional if experienced SW required). 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. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner