Senior Social Worker – Hospital Discharge & Care Planning

Surrey County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority service in Guildford is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The role involves conducting assessments and providing direct social work interventions. Relevant degree and social work registration are required, as well as significant experience in social work and supervision. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and various employee benefits. The service runs Monday to Sunday, requiring onsite presence for 3 to 4 days per week.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, increasing with service

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a Social Worker required.
• Experience of providing professional supervision, including to unqualified staff.
• Knowledge of legislation and application in social care.

Responsibilities

• Assess social care needs of service users using strength-based approaches.
• Supervise and support junior staff within the team.
• Conduct Care Act and mental capacity assessments.

Skills

Care assessments

Supervision skills

Experience with The Care Act

Problem-solving in complex situations

Education

Relevant degree and registration with Social Work England

Job description

A local authority service in Guildford is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their team at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. The role involves conducting assessments and providing direct social work interventions. Relevant degree and social work registration are required, as well as significant experience in social work and supervision. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and various employee benefits. The service runs Monday to Sunday, requiring onsite presence for 3 to 4 days per week.