Job Title: Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Halton
Rate: £33.30
Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a busy Hospital Discharge Team based in Halton.
What will your responsibilities be?
Within the framework of legislation, agreed policies, and procedures, you will work with or on behalf of individuals and families to assist them in resolving their personal problems and adjusting to or changing their social environment to improve their quality of life. You will manage an allocated social work caseload, undertake assessments in accordance with legislation, policies, and procedures, and determine an appropriate level of intervention and service provision. You will negotiate, coordinate, and provide and/or commission services as appropriate, ensuring the needs and wishes of children are fully addressed in the assessment and planning process. You will share responsibility for planned intervention and service provision with partners, comply with administrative and financial procedures, and maintain appropriate and up-to-date records. You will liaise with your designated line manager, comply with service requirements regarding supervision, undertake continuous professional development, and attend formal training. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of social work students and undertake any other duties as assigned.
Benefits of the role:
1. Hybrid working available
2. High pay rate
3. Supportive team
Qualifications and Experiences:
To be eligible for this role, you must have a Social Work Qualification (e.g., DipSW/CQSW/CSS or equivalent), registration as a qualified social worker with HCPC, and relevant post-qualifying training and/or qualifications. You should have pre or post-qualification experience in safeguarding within a social care setting, preferably within a Local Authority, Children’s Services. Knowledge of childcare legislation, guidance, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the significant issues relating to children in need, children in care, and care leavers, is essential. You should also have knowledge of child and adolescent development, a clear understanding of safeguarding children’s requirements, and a good understanding of accountability and the importance of multi-disciplinary working and an integrated approach to service delivery. You should be motivated to work with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and have the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with them. Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and managing complex cases is essential. You must possess effective communication skills with children, young people, and their families, along with good written and verbal skills. Report writing skills and the ability to assess risk, create, implement, and review plans to address risk are also required. You should be able to work as a team member, manage change, and have information technology skills. Additionally, flexibility to work outside normal working hours if necessary, a driving license, use of a car for work purposes, and a commitment to your own professional development are important.
How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.
Why Liquid Personnel?
4. New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
5. Twice weekly payroll
6. Free DBS and compliance service
7. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
8. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
9. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
10. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
11. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
12. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *