Social Worker

Are you a passionate and qualified Social Worker looking to make a real difference in urgent care settings? Join our dynamic Discharge to Assess Team , a frontline service working collaboratively with the hospital and supporting citizens from Birmingham's most deprived communities. About the Discharge to Assess Service Our team plays a vital role in:

• Supporting patient flow across the hospital system
• Identifying community-based solutions
• Signposting and advising citizens and carers
• Conducting Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments
• The team help improve health outcomes and experiences for citizens in Birmingham
  
  We're seeking Qualified Social Workers who:
• Hold a CQSW, DipSW, CSS or equivalent Social Work England-recognised qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Have experience working with vulnerable adults (hospital experience is desirable but not essential)
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Is confident in making decisions under pressure and managing complex needs
• Is committed to equality, continual professional development, and service improvement
  
  You'll be part of a supportive team and have opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to innovative service delivery, and make a meaningful impact in communities facing significant health inequalities.
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.