Adult Social Worker

Job Title: Adult Social Worker
Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 pa (pro rata for part-time) + £1k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply)
Hours: 37 hours or part time
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services

Are you passionate about improving lives and empowering people to live independently? Whether you're an experienced social worker or just starting your journey, Hertfordshire County Council offers a range of exciting opportunities across our adult social care services.

We’re transforming the way we work through our Connected Lives approach – a strengths-based model that puts people at the centre of everything we do. We focus on what matters most to individuals and their carers, helping them achieve their goals, stay connected to their communities, and live fulfilling lives

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid and flexible working to support your work-life balance
• Ongoing learning and development to help you grow in your career
• Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering

A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice matters

We're looking for social work England registered Social Workers to join us.

We are currently unable to accommodate newly qualified social workers, however you are welcome to apply to be notified of when the opportunities become available.

We have opportunities within our adult disability, older people and hospital teams across Hertfordshire.

About the team

We are unable to accept AYSE Social Workers at this time

Older Peoples Team East

East Herts Locality Team
Farnham House, Stevenage
37 hours per week
12 Months Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity

Older Peoples Team West

Herts Valley - Harpenden and Villages
Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
37 hours per week

The Older Person Service is a dynamic service that works across the community under the Care Act to safeguard, assess, plan support and review adults and cares with long term health and social care needs. We can offer Hybrid working arrangements, flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, as well as promote your continuous Learning & Development.

Hospital Integrated Discharge Team

£38,220 - £41,771 per annum, plus £1,911 - £2,088 market enhancement pay plus 5% operational allowance per year

These enhancements are non-contractual payments, subject to a 3 yearly review

You'll ensure safe and timely discharges from hospital by:

• Assessing the needs of patients and carers
• Arranging appropriate care packages
• Liaising with professionals and agencies
• Supporting person-centred discharge planning

37 hours per week, 25 hours might also be considered

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospital
Post Hospital Review team
Herts Valleys Out of County Hospital Team
37 hours per week, 25 hours might also be considered

We are unable to accept AYSE Social Workers at this time

We offer a 7 day service and currently operate a 1-weekend-in-8 rota across the Hospital Team

Visit Adult social work in Hertfordshire to find out more.

About you

Essential:
• Social Work degree
• Registration with Social Work England
• Driving licence

This job role is within the Health & Social Care, level 10 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Health and social care

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

If you have questions about our opportunities please contact ed.davis@hertfordshire.gov.uk or for an informal discussion about the role.

This is an ongoing advert with applications being regularly reviewed and interviews arranged.

Benefits of working for us

How to apply

As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Secondment
This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.

Additional information

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.

Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.

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 (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.