Job Introduction
Job Title: Social Care Worker
Salary: £ £33,699 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood
Team: Continuing Health Care
Permanent
The Role:
Are you a Social Care Worker ready to step into a specialist role that goes beyond traditional casework?
We're building a dedicated Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team and are looking for three passionate, skilled Social Workers to join us in shaping a forward-thinking, integrated approach to care.
This is your opportunity to work at the intersection of health and social care, applying your expertise to support individuals with complex needs through focused, short-term interventions. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with NHS colleagues to assess CHC eligibility and ensure people receive the right support at the right time.
We have 2 posts available.
Why Join Our CHC Team?
* No long-term case management – focus on impactful, short-term work
* Collaborative working – embedded within a multi-agency team
* Professional development – grow your expertise in a specialist field
* Outcome-driven practice – make a difference at critical transition points
* Autonomy and clinical decision-making – your professional judgement matters
We're looking for Social Care Workers who are:
* Confident in complex assessments and decision-making
* Skilled in navigating health and social care systems
* Motivated by challenge and innovation
* Committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice
Be part of something different. Apply now and bring your expertise to a service that values your contribution and invests in your growth.
For further information please contact: Francesca Darby Head of Learning Disabilities
We can offer you;
You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look Some of the other benefits we can offer include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. All our Social Workers have access to our Social Work Academy – ensuring they have the right training & CPD opportunities to do their best work and support them in their Social Work career.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 26th September 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC