Your new company
Birmingham City Council are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker for their Discharge to Access (D2A) Service.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Discharge to Assess Community Team. This role is specifically to cover Summer Hill Terrace, which is part of the homeless/housing pathway from hospital discharge.You will work as part of the Discharge to Assess Community Social Work Team to deliver on person-centred practices where citizens are enabled to exercise choice, control, independence, and build resilience with a focus on prevention and early intervention to support, provide guidance and signposting in addition to assessments, via the 3 Conversations model, in accordance with the Care Act 2014. The cases can be quite complex as the support in Summer Hill Terrace deals with complex housing issues, substance misuse issues, safeguarding issues and working in a very multidisciplinary setting.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to
Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
Social Work England registration
2 years post-qualifying permanent experience.
Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to travel as required.
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
Permanent career opportunities What you need to do now
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