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Social Worker (Physical Disabilities)

Posted 1 day 12 hours ago by HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Permanent
Not Specified
Social Care Jobs
Hampshire, Havant, United Kingdom, PO9 1
Job Description

Joining our Physical Disabilities Team as a qualified Social Worker, you'll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other in their work and sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

  • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
  • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary way, successfully negotiating between the people who use our service, their families, and other professionals to reach positive outcomes.Triaging safeguarding referrals and making decisions. Building positive and professional relationships.

What we're looking for:

  • Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (SWE).
  • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
  • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties.
  • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

Why join us?

  • Career Growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £33,951 per annum for first year of employment.
  • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata per annum.
  • Professional Development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

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