Social Worker - Hospital Team

As part of a recent restructure an exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, compassionate social worker to join our dynamic hospital social work team based at the Princess of Wales Hospital. The hospital team is a team within the Early Intervention & Prevention Hub.

The hospital social work team have a crucial role in providing support and assistance to adults and their families following admission into hospital. We work collaboratively with health professionals to undertake assessments to facilitate smooth, safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or alternative care settings. We support people on their hospital journey during times of crisis to successfully navigate the complexities of healthcare processes, and connect them with essential community resources. The team play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall wellbeing of individuals by promoting a person centred, strengths based approach. This opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in a fast faced environment and are committed to advocating for individual's well being.

As a social worker in the hospital responsibilities will include:

Undertaking comprehensive assessments to determine individual's needs in line with the principles of the social services and well being act.

Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with multi disciplinary teams.

Facilitating access to community resources.

Undertaking capacity assessments and addressing best interests.

Advocating for individual's rights and services, ensuring ethical and legal compliance.

Supporting carers.

Working as a multi disciplinary team and participating in multi disciplinary meetings.

In return we offer a supportive environment, regular supervision, appraisals, training and development opportunities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and resourceful social worker who will have the ability to respond positively and creatively to the needs of the people we work with using a strengths based approach. Essential qualities include strong communication skills, enthusiasm, proficiency in multidisciplinary working, and the ability to assertively build and sustain relationships with key partners.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 08 January 2025

Shortlisting Date: 13 January 2025

Interview Date: 20 January 2025

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