Social Worker

1 x Temporary post (30 hpw) maternity cover for 12 months or return of the substantive post holder - Hospital Dishcarge Team North - Chester-Le-Street Make a real difference at the point where people need it most. Join a fast-paced hospital social work team where no two days are the same and your expertise has an immediate, life-changing impact on patients and their families. We're looking for a compassionate, confident Social Worker who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, can balance complex discharge planning with safeguarding responsibilities, and is committed to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused care. You'll be someone who can build strong professional relationships, work decisively under pressure, and advocate effectively for individuals during critical moments in their hospital journey. If you are motivated by meaningful work, value collaboration, and want to be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in safe and timely discharges, we'd love to hear from you. Newly Qualified Social Workers (ASYE) If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker, you will complete your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) in your first year with us, with structured support, protected development time and access to mentoring to help you build confidence and progress in your role. WHAT IS INVOLVED? The post holder will have a key role in ensuring an appropriate and timely response to support timely discharge from hospital. The post holder will be required to contribute to the 8am - 8pm, 7 days per week, service delivery model, to include working occasional weekends and on-call arrangements over Bank Holidays. The team enjoy excellent working relationships with colleagues in health settings and have a close working relationship with the other Integrated teams and statutory and non-statutory organizations.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience of, and enthusiasm for, working flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to undertake holistic assessments of need, commission appropriate services, and implement, monitor, and review care plans, A recognised professional social work qualification (e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CSS or CQSW, or equivalent). Applicants must also be registered with Social Work England or be in the process of applying for registration.
  
  We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.