Social Worker

Overview

Joining Hampshire County Council's Mental Health Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You’ll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other in their work and sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support.
• Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases.
• Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions.
• Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges.
• Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating Hampshire County Council's values and behaviours.

Additional Information

Other job titles you may be searching for include Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

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