Experienced Social Worker

Experienced Social Worker Job Description Salary: £41,523 - £43,512 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement) Hours per week: 24 hours Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting Hospital Discharge Team Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of social work? We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team, focusing on innovative front-door hospital approaches for swift discharge pathways. Positioned in three acute hospitals, our teams provide crucial advice, assessments, and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. As a key team member, you'll conduct complex assessments, serve as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding cases, and apply expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. Bring at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience and Social Work England registration, confidently offering peer supervision and support to fellow social workers and customer coordinators. Your commitment, coupled with first-class knowledge of relevant legislation, will drive the positive change we aim to achieve. Ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives and discover a truly challenging and rewarding role in our beautiful county. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis. Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Holly Pryer, West Locality Team Manager, at Holly.Pryerwiltshire.gov.uk . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you