Adult Social Worker, Hospital Discharge
Gloucestershire
Rate: up to £35 per hour
 
We are recruiting for motivated qualified social workers to join our busy team. This role is with one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving as one of the best places to live and work in.
 
For this role, you must have experience in a similar position in Adult Services; you must also be registered with Social Work England (SWE).
 
This is a position in the Hospital Discharge and Assessment Team, based in Gloucester
 
The successful candidate will be expected on site daily, so being local to Shepton Mallet or at least able to commute easily throughout the week is imperative.
 
We are looking for a locum social worker to travel county wide and could be covering acutes duty & Pathway 2 beds so need hospital experience and also skills to manage safeguarding enquires & complex case work.
 
You are guaranteed:
 
A consistent pay rate of £35 per hourExpenses to be added for hard-to-recruit geographical areas (i.e., Cotswolds) – i.e. £150 accommodation/commuter mileage allowanceTwo weekly reviews of outstanding vacanciesMinimum 3-month contract, with high potential to increase 
Successful Social Workers must be able to listen hard to the people of Gloucestershire, to understand what really matters and to connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. You will also be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis.
 
We use the Three Conversation approach, a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them.
 
As Social Workers, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you need:
 
to be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with a completed ASYE year or equivalent demonstrable experience in a statutory social work settinghave experience working within Adult Social Care, including working in a multi-agency and court environmenthave knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to Adult Social Workhold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act)  
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:
 
An easy registration process (all done online)Referral schemes and incentivesOngoing compliance managed for youPrompt and reliable payroll and lots more 
Please contact Joe Thomas-Samuels on 07860876427 or joe.thomas-samuels@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.