Do you want to work with a dynamic team to make a positive impact on the lives of adults in Hampshire?

Connect2socialwork is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Hospital team.

As a Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

The benefits of this role include:
• Hybrid working arrangements.

• A supportive team environment.

• Laptop and training provided.

• A low case load.

About the Role:

This challenging yet rewarding role will involve providing practice advice on complex cases, making professional decisions on cases and recommendations to the team manager about risk, and triaging safeguarding referrals from emergency services and making decisions.

You will also be responsible for responding to queries via webchat, triaging phone or online referrals, in line with strengths-based practice, following up enquiries to confirm that queries have been resolved, and being available at specific times for individuals, unless otherwise agreed.

Additionally, you will identify risk and escalate safeguarding concerns as necessary, prepare clear and concise reports for individuals' files that can be clearly understood by colleagues, record feedback (positive and negative), in line with the appropriate policy, and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues at all levels.

As part of this role, you will build positive and professional relationships with stakeholders including the people who use our service, relatives and providers, conduct carers assessments, conduct wellbeing assessments to identify individual's level of needs and support available, and conduct mental capacity assessments (where appropriate for the client group).

To succeed in this role, you must be pro-active in maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills to the expected standard, including changes to policies and legislation.