Social work job - QE Hospital, Birmingham

Your new company
Hays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for Qualified Social Workers based in Birmingham QE Hospital.

Your new role
Working as a qualified social worker in the QE hospital, you will need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment and have recently worked as a qualified adult Social Worker with experience of keeping and maintaining accurate records, making sure any assessment statuses, admissions and discharges are captured correctly and initial assessments. You will have excellent communication skills and feel comfortable picking up new and existing cases, in particular safeguarding and mental capacity assessments. It is imperative that you have an in-depth understanding and be able to manage any challenges with appropriate methods which will vary from case to case. Working in front door wards, with safeguarding, discharge, pathway 1 and pathway 2 to avoid admissions.

The QE hospital team opal team work a 7-day service, with working one weekend in 4. Working 35 hrs per week, onsite 4 days with 1 day remote working.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to

• Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
• Social Work England registration
• 2 years post-qualifying experience.
• Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.

What you need to do now
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