Job Description
Your new company \nHays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for Qualified Social Workers based in Birmingham QE Hospital.\n\nYour new role \nWorking as a qualified social worker in the QE hospital, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have recently worked as a qualified adult Social Worker with experience of keeping and maintaining accurate records, making sure any assessment statuses, admissions and discharges are captured correctly and initial assessments. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable picking up new and existing cases, in particular safeguarding and mental capacity assessments. It is imperative that you have an in-depth understanding and be able to manage any challenges with appropriate methods which will vary from case to case.
Working in front door wards, with safeguarding, discharge, pathway 1 and pathway 2 to avoid admissions. \n\nThe QE hospital team opal team work a 7-day service, with working one weekend in 4. Working 35 hrs per week, onsite 4 days with 1 day remote working.
\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful, you will need to \n\nHave a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) \nSocial Work England registration \n2 years post-qualifying experience.\nPrevious experience working within Social Work adults services\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nFlexibility to travel as required.What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary \nOpportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nSupportive and collaborative work environment.\nEngage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.What you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)