Social Worker - Chichester, United Kingdom - West Sussex County Council

West Sussex County Council
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Chichester, United Kingdom

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It is an exciting time to join West Sussex County Council as we continue to introduce new ways of working in the hospitals to respond to the needs of the adult population.

The aim is making a positive difference to the people of West Sussex.

The hospital Social Work Team, work within the Discharge to Assess model, responding within timescales to assess people both in the hospital and those that have recently been dischargedfrom hospital.

We assist them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.


The work is varied fast paced and there are opportunities to gain experience in working with a variety of professionals both in the Hospitals and Community Resources including the Voluntary sector.

The Team are supportive and we are committed to offeringopportunities for workers to develop themselves as Practitioners.


About The Job

Salary:
£33,486 to £36,371 per annum

Working Pattern:
Full-time (37 hours per week)


Contract Length:
Permanent


Location:
St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester with flexible working

We're looking for a qualified social worker to join our hospital social work team


As a Social Worker, you will:

  • Accountable for delivering a statutory social work service
  • Have compassion and empathy to support individuals who need our services
  • Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a high standard of social work practice
  • Work hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.
  • Have access to a strong and dynamic social work service with clear leadership
Please note that this role includes flexible working arrangements and the ability to work in remote environments.

If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the full job description attached and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to join our Hospital Social Work Team as a Qualified Social Worker


Rewards and Benefits
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

  • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme
  • A range of flexible working options
  • Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
  • A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers with the opportunity to save over £1,000 (Including: Argos, Samsung, ASOS, B&Q and many more)
  • Car benefit scheme
  • A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives
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