Social Worker - Hospital Team

Job description

Social Worker - Hospital Team

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Adults & Health

Service Area

Adults Social Care Operation

Hours

37 hours

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 10-11

Salary

£38,220 - £44,075

Enhancements / additional payments details

1.8% for weekend included in the salary offer

Advert Wording

We are looking to appoint as a Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker.

This job is based at the Hospital Team, Dewsbury Hospital Social Work Team but you may be required to work at other locations as and when required

The contract will be a 5 over 7-day contract as weekend working will be required for approximately 1 in 7 weekends. You will receive a 1.81% enhancement of your pay to cover weekends and Bank Holiday working.

Working in Social Care is a challenging and rewarding job. With your help people can remain independent for longer and have choice and control. In Kirklees we aim to deliver high quality personalised services.

Do you feel that you can work to deliver the outcomes of personalisation?

You will be part of a busy team which works closely with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate timely and safe discharges from hospital.

The work is varied and challenging, but the role is key to ensure people achieve their outcomes.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience Hospital Social Work and enhance your professional development.

You will be working with adults and carers to deliver Self-Directed support and Self-Assessment as well as safeguarding, adopting a positive approach to risk.

There will be a strong focus upon your own personal professional development to enhance your skills and practice. Our aim is to develop confident and competent practitioners, thereby supporting better outcomes for people we work with and equipping you with real and transferable skills for the future.

Gayle Atha is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage you to read our before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

06 September 2026, 11:55 PM

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