Social Worker Adult Services – Health Interface Service
Closing in 19 days (8 May, 2025)
Job details
Department: Social Care
Working pattern: Full Time
Location: Somerset
About the job
Some key information
* We are looking for people willing to work in Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton) and Yeovil District Hospital.
* Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.
* 30 days annual leave entitlement.
What will I be doing?
We are a hospital-based social work team supporting Somerset residents to return to their gloriously ordinary lives following a hospital admission. Our ethos throughout our practice means we’ll aim to return people to their homes if they are able to.
Your duties will include;
* Admission avoidance and prevention ensuring people are safe.
* Person centred discharge planning using a strengths-based approach.
* Multi-disciplinary working (Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other medical professionals).
* Advocating – making sure people’s voices are heard.
* Encouraging people to be independent, helping them grow their confidence and make the most of the support available to suit their individual needs.
* Identifying what people and families are worried about or what they want to achieve, exploring what support they already have and what they need.
* Developing great knowledge of your local area and working in partnership with local agencies and the village agents.
* Providing creative solutions – out of the box thinking.
* Management of complex cases including some court of protection and safeguarding when required.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England.
What's in it for me?
At Somerset Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and we want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do.
* This grade offers 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to request to buy up to 2 weeks additional annual leave pro rata.
* We can consider full time, part time, and term-time hours.
* A clear career pathway with apprenticeships, professional, leadership and academic programmes and qualifications, regular CPD opportunities and a corporate coaching and mentoring scheme.
* Ongoing support & development opportunities – regular CPD events arranged and delivered by our dedicated Adult Social Care Learning and Development team.
* Employee support networks that acknowledge and celebrate the richness of diversity and equality within our workforce.
* Guaranteed Interview Schemes – Disability Confident, Veterans, Care Leavers.
* Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services and events to support a healthy work/life balance.
* Relocation of up to £8,000, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
* Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
* Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Anything else I should know?
Access to/use of a vehicle is an essential requirement for this role.
We offer flexible working options to cover our working hours of 8am until 6pm, 7 days a week.
This is a Grade 10 post with a current salary of £36,124 to £40,476 per annum. Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale.
We encourage professional development and training to support your learning and aspirations.
DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
Supporting documents and information
Please read any attached documents before applying for this job.
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