Senior Social Worker

Job description

Job Introduction

Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Starting Salary: £44,253 progressing to £48,738 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hospital teams receive an additional market enhancement of between £2,170 and £2,326 plus 5% of annual salary (terms apply)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services

Current Vacancies

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Based in Hemel Hempstead and working across services within those areas, the Adult Disability Service provides support to adults living with a learning or physical disability.

We aim to enable people to make positive decisions in their lives, promote their independence and ensure they can get involved in their local community. We're a service motivated by and dedicated to social care intervention and community social work.

Integrated Discharge Service

Post Hospital Review Teams
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Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks. We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.

For an informal conversation about this role, please contact [email protected]

Which Team Would You Like To Join?
When completing your application, please indicate at the top of your cover letter which of the currently advertised teams you are applying for. Vacancies are reviewed regularly and the teams listed above may change.

About the role

As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.

The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We're eager to connect and learn more about your interest.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

About you

Essential:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience, including successful completion of your ASYE.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle to travel across the county as required.
• Experience completing Care Act assessments, reviewing needs, and managing care and support packages.
• A commitment to delivering strengths-based practice in line with our Connected Lives approach.
• An existing specialist role or qualification, such as AMHP, Best Interests Assessor (BIA), or Practice Educator, or a willingness to undertake one as soon as possible after appointment.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of two days per week based in the office.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Health and social care

Interview Date: Applications are reviewed regularly - please check your emails for updates.

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

If you have a specific preference of team, please mention this at the top of your cover letter.

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Additional information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings - Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.