Job Description

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work for our client based in West Sussex and surrounding areas.

The successful post holder will make a positive difference to the people of West Sussex.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for delivering a statutory social work service
• Have compassion and empathy to support individuals who need our services
• Respond within timescales to assess people both in the hospital and those that have recently been discharged from hospital, assisting them with arranging any care and support they may need in the longer term to maximise their independence.
• Work in partnership with colleagues to deliver a high standard of social work practice
• Work hard to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible.
• Have access to a strong and dynamic social work service with clear leadership

Working arrangements : 3 days a week in office, 2 days a week remote, 37hrs p/w

Qualifications and/or experience:

• A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.
• Experience of working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.
• Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approach
• Good, up-to-date working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.
• Valid, full driving licence.
• Experience of analysis and interpretation of people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clear advice and guidance and interventions.
• Sound and accurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.

Please only apply with your CV if you are a qualified Adult Social Worker.