Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about working with people to promote independence and dedicated to making a difference? We would love to hear from you!
Subject to meeting qualifying conditions, we offer relocation of up to £5,000 to use towards the cost of relocating to Gloucestershire.
About the role:
We have a part time (30 hours) Social Worker position available in our Acute Hospital Team. The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager, a Deputy Social Care Manager, four Social Work Leads and a Social Care Lead. It also consists of around 40 other staff members, including qualified Social Workers, Adult Social Care Practitioners and a Care Navigation and administration team.
Our Social Workers must be able to listen hard to the people of Gloucestershire, to understand what really matters and to connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. You will also be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis. In order to best support the people we work with, we need Social Workers who are experienced in promoting their own and others professional curiosity and who are competent in their knowledge of legislation and meeting their professional capabilities.
About you:
As Social Workers, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must:
Have a social work qualification and be SWE* registered
Have completed your ASYE* program or have relevant statutory experience
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
Have the passion to promote people’s strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practice
About us:
Gloucestershire County Council Adult Social Care is on an exciting innovation journey working towards the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them.
Our Social Workers do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. Here are some of the benefits we offer in return for your hard work.
Regular formal and informal support
Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Transfer options after a year in post, allowing for continuous development of skills and knowledge in different Adult Social Care settings.
Accredited post-qualified training opportunities, enabling you to develop your skills
Personal licences to Adults CCINFORM
Access to mandatory training and additional topical bi-annual workshops.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
Cycle to Work scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.
Annual leave up to 29.5 days after 5 years employment
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
We’re closer than you think:
We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further.
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