Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team

Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team
Pay rate £37 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Hospital Team in Barnsley Council.
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Hospital Social Work Team, working in close partnership with health professionals across various discharge pathways.
 
What we’re looking for:

• Essential:Hospital social work experience within adults and strong knowledge of discharge processes.
• Essential:Experience managing and supervising social work staff.
• Skilled in collaborative working with health partners to ensure safe, timely discharges.
• Strong IT skills, including Liquid Logic and Excel.
• In-depth understanding of:
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Human Rights Act 1998
  • Care Act 2014
• Ability to work with complex needs such as substance misuse, homelessness, mental capacity issues, self-neglect, and advocacy.
• Confident in staff supervision, decision-making, and caseload management.
• Ability to undertake Care Act, Capacity, and Best Interest Assessments when required.

 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.