Social Worker or Senior Social Worker (Basingstoke Hospital) HCC618191

Hampshire County Council

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Job summary

Our Social Workers are based on-site at Basingstoke Hospital and enjoy the benefits of engaging with people face-to-face, working in partnership with Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Consultants in this fast-paced, muti-disciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

No two cases are the same, so youll enjoy a diverse caseload and have the opportunity to really stretch your social work skills. Dealing with a broad spectrum of complex issues, including Mental Capacity Act assessments and safeguarding, your sound understanding of our legal obligations, will support your decision making. Our team prides itself on being a supportive environment, where people can make the most of personal development opportunities to achieve positive professional outcomes.

About us

In return for your commitment we offer our Social Workers supported continued development opportunities, alongside a competitiveBenefitspackage. Youll also have access to excellent staff networks and a mentoring programme. To hear more about working with us, watch our short video: https://youtu.be/1p0npuCNGAk

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,092 to £45,389 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0017-24-0064

Job locations

Hampshire County Council

Lutyens Close

Lychpit

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 8AG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Take a look at our Candidate Packfor more information about the role,team and our values. The sectionAbout you explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate our values, in your application.

As a qualified and experienced Social Worker, youll use a strengths-based approach to make confident decisions, even where there is uncertainty. With an understanding of how our services are structured, youll really enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes.With excellent relationship building skills, youll collaborate with members of the team across other locations, including Community Hospitals and short-term services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Take a look at our Candidate Packfor more information about the role,team and our values. The sectionAbout you explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements anddemonstrate our values, in your application.

As a qualified and experienced Social Worker, youll use a strengths-based approach to make confident decisions, even where there is uncertainty. With an understanding of how our services are structured, youll really enjoy using a proactive problem-solving approach to achieve successful outcomes.With excellent relationship building skills, youll collaborate with members of the team across other locations, including Community Hospitals and short-term services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
  • (SWE).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England
  • (SWE).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Hampshire County Council

Lutyens Close

Lychpit

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 8AG


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Hampshire County Council

Lutyens Close

Lychpit

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 8AG


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,092 to £45,389 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

F0017-24-0064

Job locations

Hampshire County Council

Lutyens Close

Lychpit

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 8AG


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