Social Worker

The Community Hospitals Team have an exciting new opportunity for a Social Worker. We are a large supportive team who are based primarily on the wards in the Community Hospitals and work alongside our health colleagues as well as our colleagues in the Acute Hospitals. The Team covers all the Community Hospitals across the county and is part of the wider Urgent Care Service, so we provide lots of opportunity to develop and gain experience as you progress in your career.

The vacancy is based within the Community Hospitals in the South of the County primarily at Pershore Community Hospital. While we will always limit the amount of travel as a Countywide Service there will be occasions where a flexible approach is required as you may also be needed to support the Countywide Wrap Around Service. The Wrap Around Service is a is short term 24hr Care provided within the person's own home. The scheme is well used so the flow through it is key.

As a Social Worker you will be expected to have a working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and Care Act ensuring that services are the least restrictive and provided in line with Choice of Accommodation Policy. You will need to be able to identify Adults who may be at Risk or Abuse and be prepared to work with the Safeguarding Team in cases where you are identified as an Enquiry Officer.

The post is predominantly aimed at Social Workers who have some experience post completion of their ASYE, however we will accept and consider applications from Social Workers who are earlier in their career, but have completed their ASYE.

The Team meets regularly in Team Meetings where we have guest speakers and in smaller cluster meetings with ASWP's where Social Workers can reflect and share aspects of good practice and learning. Social Workers receive regular Supervision and support to ensure you can attend training and participate other aspects of Social Work Development.

While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.

The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!

With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!


• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.


• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.


• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.