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Job Title: Senior Social Worker
Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) + £2k welcome payment, relocation & car lease schemes (terms apply) - pay award pending
Hospital teams receive an additional market enhancement of between £2,101 and £2,255 plus 5% of annual salary (terms apply)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent
Directorate: Adult Care Services

About the team

As a Senior Social Worker you will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the delivery of social services to communities or specific areas.

About the role

• Coordinating different social workers and support services
• Managing schedules and handling issues or concerns within the community
• Providing emotional support and guidance to individuals and families
• Assessing and reviewing the situations of individuals and families
• Organising and managing packages of support to enable people to lead fuller lives
• Making referrals to other agencies and participating in multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports for legal action

The role of a Senior Social Worker is crucial in the discharge to assess model, which aims to improve outcomes for people by reducing the length of hospital stays and promoting independence at home. If this opportunity resonates with you, feel free to reach out. We’re eager to connect and learn more about your interest.

We have opportunities in the following services:

Integrated Discharge Service

Post Hospital Review Team
Hemel Hempstead
37 hours | Permanent

Watford General Hospital Team
Watford
37 hours | Permanent
Hospital teams receive an additional market enhancement of between £2,101 and £2,255 plus 5% of annual salary (terms apply)

Our Integrated Discharge service in the West of Hertfordshire supports an integrated approach to managing the care of people who require support through the admission and discharge pathway, so the role will involve working alongside Occupational Therapists, Community Care Officers, health colleagues and care providers. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks.

We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enabling people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working.

Older Peoples Team West

Harpenden and Villages
Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
35 hours per week | Permanent

St Albans Locality Team
Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
37 hours per week | Permanent

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.

About you

Essential:

You will be a SWE registered Social Worker, with at least 2 years post qualified experience with a full driving licence.

You will have successfully completed an ASYE program working to the Social Work England professional standards. You will undertake The Care Act assessments for eligible current and historical cases, using our Connected Lives strategy to review and manage packages of care.

You will also actively undertake a specialist role, e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor or Practice Educator, have a place secured on a course, or commit to undertaking this as soon as appointed.

This is a fast-paced, community-focused environment. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

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.

This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 11 job profile. Please locate this via:

Job profiles - Health and social care

To hear more about this opportunity please contact Samuel.Addo-Debrah@hertfordshire.gov.uk (Team Manager, Older People Three Rivers team) or Wendy.Hull@hertfordshire.gov.uk (Team Manager, Post Hospital Review team) for an informal discussion about the role.

Interview Date: interviews will be arranged as and when applications are received

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.

Additional information

We are changing

Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by Hertfordshire County on 1 April 2028, it is expected that most roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.

LGR is one of the biggest changes we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/

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.