Social Worker
WMJobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Working 36.5 Hours per week
Permanent
Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075
Golden Hello payment £1,000 + £5,000 per annum
Are you a passionate and qualified Social Worker looking to make a real difference in urgent care settings? Join our dynamic ADAPT Team, a frontline service based at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (formerly City Hospital), supporting citizens from Birmingham’s most deprived communities.
The ADAPT (Admission Avoidance and Discharge Planning Team) is a front-door, integrated health and social care service operating 7 days a week. We work closely with Emergency Departments and medical assessment units to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely, safe discharges.
Our team plays a vital role in:
* Supporting patient flow across the hospital system
* Identifying community-based solutions
* Signposting and advising citizens and carers
* Conducting Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments
What We’re Looking For
* Hold a CQSW, DipSW, CSS or equivalent Social Work England-recognised qualification
* Registered with Social Work England
* Have experience working with vulnerable adults (hospital experience is desirable but not essential)
* Can work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
* Is confident in making decisions under pressure and managing complex needs
* Is committed to equality, continual professional development, and service improvement
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team and have opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to innovative service delivery, and make a meaningful impact in communities facing significant health inequalities.
Application Instructions
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.
Equal Opportunities
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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