Social work job - Adults (D2A) Solihull

4616407
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Solihull
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Qualified Social Worker
  • Industry

    Healthcare & Medical
  • Pay

    Paying up to £32.00 ph

2 x Social Work jobs – Solihull Council – Hospital Discharge to Access Team (D2A) paying £32 p/h

Your new company

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Hospital - Discharge to Access Team (D2A)


Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who has proven experience in the hospital Discharge to Access Team (D2A). As part of an experienced D2A social work team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering this service, providing a specialist social work service to Solihull residents who require support to leave a hospital setting or require long-term planning after a hospital admission.

As a qualified Social Worker, you will hold substantial post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Work Services below.
  • Knowledge on completing long term assessments and discharges for individuals who are on discharge to assess pathways.
  • Experience of safeguarding, complex case management and meeting and working within pressurised timescales.
  • Experience of managing positive risk-taking and making decisions.
  • Experience of multi-agency working.
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation including: Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 (inc. DoLS), MHA 1983, etc.
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex and sensitive information both verbally and in writing, including effective report writing
  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to respond positively to challenging situations

The role is to start asap, working 37 hrs per week (Monday – Friday) up until the end of Dec 2024 with the potential of permanent opportunities for the right candidate.

Driving is essential for the role as you will be carrying out assessments throughout the borough and neighbouring councils.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful you will require, a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent).
• Current professional registration with Social Work England
• minimum of 1 year experience working in adult social work.


What you'll get in return

Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:
  • Lifelong career partner with over 16 years of recruitment expertise
  • Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
  • Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils
  • Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
  • Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources
  • Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
  • Support for CV writing and interview skills
  • *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
  • You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation.


What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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