Job summary
An opportunity has become available for a Social Worker who has enthusiasm, energy, drive, and commitment to join the fast-paced Hospital Social Work Teams across West Sussex. 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 recently discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Social Worker, you will be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service for those people who need it. You will be completing proportionate strengths-based conversations that enable maximum participation for the individual, planning, reviews, and safeguarding enquiries. You will be responsible for ensuring that you are up to date with key developments and that business change is successfully implemented. In the hospitals, we are looking for a candidate who can work collaboratively with individuals and effectively into the future, building on good partnership working with health colleagues. You will need to work inclusively with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity. You'll need to be able to manage conflicting and competing priorities while remaining resilient.
You will need to remain up to date and compliant with all relevant legislation and adhere to organisational procedures, policies, codes of conduct and the values of West Sussex. You will be expected to work with complex cases and work within the timescales of the Discharge to Assess Model. You will also support the duty function on a rota basis. There is a regular and intrinsic requirement to communicate in English with members of the public.
About us
Hear from a member of the St Richard's Chichester Hospital team:
This team has the best positive culture in any social work environment that I have ever worked in. The managers prioritise staff wellbeing and ensure that staff always feel valued, listened to, and contained. It is a busy team, but you never feel isolated or overburdened as the whole team helps each other and the manager is always available to offer direction and reflection on cases. Liz Zinyemba
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description linked to this job listing for further information including key skill and experience requirements for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description linked to this job listing for further information including key skill and experience requirements for this position.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of advanced theoretical social work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a range of complex issues.
- Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of safeguarding
- cases.
- Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised social work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.
- Registration with Social Work England and responsible for maintaining
- registration.
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post-qualifying training.
- Practice Teachers Award / Practice Education (PEPS 2 level), Best Interest
- Assessor (BIA).
- Expectation to undertake post-qualifying training in one or more specialised roles, i.e. AMHP, BIA and/or Practice Educator.
- Valid, full driving licence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of advanced theoretical social work concepts and practices, with demonstrable examples of dealing with a range of complex issues.
- Experience of managing levels of risk within a caseload of safeguarding
- cases.
- Experience of effectively coaching and supervising others, acting as practice role model and promoting exemplary practice.
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised social work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work or Diploma in Social Work.
- Registration with Social Work England and responsible for maintaining
- registration.
Desirable
- Completion of relevant post-qualifying training.
- Practice Teachers Award / Practice Education (PEPS 2 level), Best Interest
- Assessor (BIA).
- Expectation to undertake post-qualifying training in one or more specialised roles, i.e. AMHP, BIA and/or Practice Educator.
- Valid, full driving licence.
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).
