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Social Worker (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council, Andover, Hampshire

Social Worker (Older Adults)

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Hampshire County Council, Andover, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 6 days ago, 15 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 5dbf42a62a0a4a6a96b739e98c55b250

Location ref: Andover, Hampshire

Full Job Description

Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker, you'll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you'll be doing:

  • Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
  • Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
  • Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions.
  • Building positive and professional relationships.

    Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
  • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
  • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties.
  • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

    Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
  • Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
  • Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
  • Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
  • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
  • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
    • Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/social-worker-older-adults-127196445

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