Overview
Social Worker – Adults, Portsmouth City Council. We are recruiting to a number of Social Worker vacancies to work in our Adults Intermediate Care Team and welcome applications from Newly Qualified through to Senior Social Workers.
We are looking for motivated individuals with a commitment to outcome-led, strength-based social work to support adults and their carers through admission avoidance, hospital discharge planning, and community-based rehabilitation and reablement.
Base pay range
* Band 8 (Newly Qualified Social Worker): £36,363 - £39,151 per annum
* Band 9 (Social Worker): £39,151 - £42,838 per annum
* Band 10 (Senior Social Worker): £42,838 - £47,181 per annum
Pay band and salary will be dependent on experience. Social Workers who have not completed the Assisted and Supported Year of Employment will be supported to do so and would be paid on Band 8 and moving to Band 9 on completion. Social Workers with experience on Band 9 are expected to supervise unregistered staff. Senior Social Workers are expected to supervise Social Workers, take on the most complex cases and be paid on Band 10.
Please indicate on your application the post you are applying for.
37 hours per week
The Service
Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team (AICT) has been created to provide a single approach to supporting people moving through admission avoidance, the acute hospital, inpatient settings, and rehabilitation and reablement services. This role supports our integrated services including Portsmouth Community Rehab Service, The Transfer of Care Hub, the acute hospital (Queen Alexandra Hospital) and Inpatient units. The post offers variety across settings, including hospital discharge planning and community-based work to enable return to independence through a strengths-based approach.
We value diversity and are keen to hear from people with all levels of expertise and experience. This role is suitable for those starting their social work career or those seeking a change from another field.
We offer a robust induction, strong management support, opportunities for staff development (ASYE, BIA training, Practice Educator, etc.), and flexible working patterns to support work-life balance.
What is the role?
You will join a team of Social Workers and Social Care Associate Practitioners within the Portsmouth Adults Intermediate Care Team. Your role will involve assessing the needs of adults and their carers to identify creative, person-centred outcomes under the Care Act 2014. Duties include outcome-led interventions, using a strength-based approach, and working with others to achieve the person’s desired outcomes. You will assess needs, agree a personalised support plan, conduct reviews, support health, mental health and social care needs, and assess mental capacity when required. You will manage your own caseload and may support unqualified staff while pursuing professional development.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
Who is the person?
You will have a qualification in social work and be registered with Social Work England. You will have safeguarding adults knowledge and a thorough understanding of adult social care legislation. You will communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, manage risk, maintain records confidentiality, collaborate with others, and advocate for individuals and carers. You will be professionally curious with a positive approach to motivating others.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
Additional Information
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Anne Veale, Team Manager, Adults Intermediate Care Team, Portsmouth City Council. Email: anne.veale@portsmouthcc.gov.uk. Phone: 07944152177.
About Portsmouth City Council
What we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Enhanced disclosure will be required prior to any offer of employment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All posts are subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures.
Application process:
How to apply:
Demonstrate your suitability against the "Who is the Person" criteria from the Job Profile, with examples from your experience or transferable skills. A relocation package may be available if the successful candidate meets criteria.
We are a disability-confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. See the Equality, diversity and inclusion page on the Careers portal for more information. You will need to demonstrate Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Important: We will email applicants from time to time; please check your email folders as some messages may be filtered as spam.
Support with the application: If you require assistance completing the application form, please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
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