Location
Sutton

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£48,531

About the Role
Join Adult Social Care as a Social Worker and receive a Welcome Bonus of £1000 paid in your first month's salary or a Retention Bonus of £1000 paid for every complete year in service (subject to pay scale within the grade). We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Social Worker in Adult Social Care. Our mission is to empower adults to live as independently as possible, and we need your expertise to make it happen. This role will challenge you in a dynamic and diverse environment, helping you expand your skills and knowledge in the practice of social care. As a Social Worker working within the Hospital Pathways Team, you will conduct assessments, manage complex cases, and provide high standards of care. Our teams are renowned for their ability to craft outstanding care plans that prioritise the needs and voices of service users, integrating input from various professionals, families/carers, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support your growth as you begin your career at Sutton's Adult Social Care. Apply now and join us as we navigate this journey toward excellence.

Experience
Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England and eligibility to work in the UK. 2 years post qualifying experience working in adult services, assessing and supporting individuals with diverse needs and successful completion of their ASYE.

About you
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with outstanding communication skills and a compassionate manner capable of effectively managing high levels of emotional distress. We encourage applications from candidates with experience in adult care and those passionate about delivering person-centred care. You'll join a welcoming, supportive, and energetic team dedicated to providing first-class supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 as well as social work theories. Strong assessment, outcome-focused care planning, and risk management skills. Ability to communicate complex social issues clearly to both patients and professionals. Ability to plan and coordinate social care plans and aspects of patient discharge.