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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join us!
Become part of theHospital Team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting residents through a safe and well-coordinated discharge process. Your efforts will helpensurethat individuals transition smoothlyfrom hospitalcare back into the community, with the right support in place tomaintain their wellbeing and independence.
Main duties of the job
The Role:
As a Social Worker within this team you will be helping to support adults to live independently and safely by assessing needs, coordinating care, and safeguarding wellbeing. Work closely with individuals, families, and partner agencies to promote dignity, choice, and empowerment.
You will be supported with your caseload by a Senior Social Worker and a Team Manager.
About us
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve:
- Support & Advocacy: They help adults who may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or mental health challenges to live independently and with dignity.
- Assessment & Planning: They assess individuals needs and develop care plans tailored to improve wellbeing and safety.
- Safeguarding: They protect adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, working closely with other agencies when risks are identified.
- Coordination: They liaise with families, carers, health professionals, and community services to ensure holistic support.
- Empowerment: They promote choice and control, helping people understand their rights and access services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve:
- Support & Advocacy: They help adults who may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or mental health challenges to live independently and with dignity.
- Assessment & Planning: They assess individuals needs and develop care plans tailored to improve wellbeing and safety.
- Safeguarding: They protect adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation, working closely with other agencies when risks are identified.
- Coordination: They liaise with families, carers, health professionals, and community services to ensure holistic support.
- Empowerment: They promote choice and control, helping people understand their rights and access services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What we are looking for:
- Relevant Qualification & Registration: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Assessment & Care Planning Skills: Ability to carry out strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: Strong understanding of adult safeguarding procedures and legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014).
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and multi-agency teams.
- Resilience & Professionalism: Capacity to manage complex cases, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt to changing demands.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- What we are looking for:
- Relevant Qualification & Registration: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Assessment & Care Planning Skills: Ability to carry out strengths-based assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
- Safeguarding Knowledge: Strong understanding of adult safeguarding procedures and legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014).
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with individuals, families, and multi-agency teams.
- Resilience & Professionalism: Capacity to manage complex cases, maintain professional boundaries, and adapt to changing demands.
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.
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.
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).
