Hospital Social Worker Specialist

4 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced social worker to join our multidisciplinary team at Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust. As an inpatient social worker, you will play a vital role in supporting working-age adults with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with other professionals and care sectors, you will:

  • Act as an inpatient social worker for working-age acute/recovery inpatients admitted to psychiatric hospitals across Gloucestershire.
  • Work to find solutions to complicated needs and troubles.
  • Ensure clear communication is maintained and work efficiently to provide care.
  • Knowledge of the Care Act, mental health, and mental capacity acts are essential to ensure that processes and procedures are followed and safe and best outcomes are measured.
  • Role model and/or tutor juniors/students.

Person Specification

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Experience in social care.
  • Knowledge of the trust.
  • Experience with working-age adult social care.
  • Knowledge of mental health.

About Us

We have over 5,000 staff working across 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to create an organisational culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and diverse, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to making Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust a great place to work. We offer a range of benefits, including relocation support, and a commitment to staff development and well-being.



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