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Social Worker - Enfield

Employer
Hertfordshire County Council
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
H8 – M1 £27,741 - £39,880pa (dependent on experience) plus relocation package, £1000 welcome payment
Closing date
31 Jan 2022

Job Details

Job Title: Social Worker, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital Team
Location: Barnet General Hospital
Salary Range: H8 – M1 £27,741 - £39,880pa (dependent on experience) plus relocation package, £1000 welcome payment & lease car* terms apply plus £4,000 Market Forces payment 
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent and fixed term contract/secondment (up to one year)

Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce 

Job Duties:

Are you looking for a new exciting and challenging career opportunity?  Do you want to join a thriving and enthusiastic team?

If you are adaptable, up for a challenge and keen to test yourself in a fast moving and pressurised environment, then this could be the role for you. 

Barnet and Chase Farm Team need enthusiastic, dynamic and resilient Social Workers. 

You will need to be SWE registered and have knowledge and experience of relevant legislation.  You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.  

At Barnet and Chase Farm Team we promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual.  Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enable people to direct their own support.  
You will gain extensive experience in the field of Adult Social Care, Safeguarding practice and Multi-Disciplinary working.

There are a large number of complex and vulnerable patients within the hospital who require our support to get home as quickly as possible.  Achieving this for each patient requires talented staff with a blend of skills. Each case has to be managed carefully using strong professional judgement and in a proactive and tenacious way in order to take responsibility for efficiently enabling patients discharge.

Social care is vital to the successful and safe discharge of people back to their own home. Supporting people with the right care and information at the right time can help prevent future need, enable independence and promote positive wellbeing that will empower people to live the lives they want to.

The post may require you to visit service users in the community to undertake reviews, so a driving licence would be essential as is the ability to respond to situations quickly and flexibly. 

To improve outcomes for service users, the Integrated Hospital Discharge Service supports a 7 day Hospital Discharge service.  The post will be asked to be part of the service-wide rota to provide cover on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering weekends. There will be opportunities for you to discuss this at interview if your application is successful.

To find out more call Vanessa Hill/Regina Adu 020 8375 2110, or email Vanessa.hill@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Regina.adu@hertfordshire.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Monday 31st January 

 

Application Information

 

Benefits of Working for HCC:

  • Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
  • Excellent Career Development
  • Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
  • Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Working for Hertfordshire County Council you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement plus paid bank holidays.  We offer a comprehensive induction and training programme, career progression opportunities and Local Government Pension Scheme.
Upon joining Hertfordshire County Council, you will have access to Herts Rewards which gives discounts and cashback on over 800 retailers and services.  This also includes childcare voucher scheme, car share scheme, cycle to work scheme and purchased annual leave scheme

How to Apply: Please follow the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of the screen. As part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You are also asked to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the Person Specification area of the attached Job Outline. If you do not supply a supporting statement, your application will be rejected.

Important Note re Interviews: Where we are able to, and in accordance with current COVID-19 Government guidelines in regard to social distancing, all interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, should you be shortlisted for an interview.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here

Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.

Hard to Fill Roles
Overseas Applications: We will accept applications from all applicants from outside, as well as from within the UK. Sponsorship opportunities may be available

Covid-19 vaccination requirements: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations from 11th November 2021 means people working in or professionally visiting CQC-registered care homes will need to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated unless they have a medical exemption. You will be legally required to show proof of full covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption.

English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Why Hertfordshire: Watch our ‘Why Hertfordshire’ video. Our staff use their own words to tell their story and share their experiences of what it is like working here. Take your next step in your career.

Hertfordshire County Council is currently undertaking a review of its pay structure and terms and conditions. The council is undertaking this review as part of its commitment to continuing to be an employer of choice, by ensuring that its pay and terms and conditions are relevant to future working practices. You can read more about this on our website

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Our multi-disciplinary teams work with children and adults in families to address any difficulties they're experiencing.

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