Senior Social Worker

About The JobSalary: £37,568 to £40,578 per annum Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Contract Length: Permanent Location: Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath Interview Date: TBCHere at West Sussex County Council (WSCC), what we do changeslives. To enable us to continue to provide care and support to some of our most vulnerable residents, we're looking for a resilient and highly motivated Senior Social Worker.In this exciting opportunity, you will work as part of a strong and dynamic socialwork service. You will be provided the opportunity to undertake strengths-based assessments in complex situations applying relevant legislation utilising advanced social work skills and knowledge to develop and implement a plan of support, aimed at improvingwellbeing and delivering outcomes for people as well as contributing to and developing skills in safeguarding.Can you manage a complex caseload collaborating with a range of people and support less experienced colleagues to apply their learning? If so, takea look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be an Senior Support Worker here at Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath?Experience and SkillsKey Skills:Experience of working proactively as a memberof the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs in complex situations and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcomes (in line with relevant legislation).Demonstrable evidence of leadership skills when working in partnership withpeople, carers, colleagues and a variety of external agencies in complex situations to meet people's outcomes.Experience of managing situations with complex and competing risks, utilising a risk enablement approach and using evidence-based practice.Experienceof analysis and interpretation of complex people related information and data to prioritise needs and formulate plans for intervention and service provision.Experience of leading on safeguarding enquiries.Ability to provide supervision and develop the capabilitiesof less experienced social care practitioners including contributing to performance management. Mentor and coach students and apprentices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders to provide clearadvice and guidance and interventions.Ability to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support, advice, and supervision, and to prioritise and organise work and meet agreed performance expectations.Sound andaccurate IT skills to ensure effective record keeping, compliant with data protection and respecting confidentiality.Qualifications and/or experience:A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification e.g., Diploma in Social Work.Registeredwith Social Work England.Experience of undertaking assessments in complex situations and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review by means of creative and pragmatic solutions.Extensive experience of working in partnership with those whoaccess the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve, whilst handling conflict and disagreement.Experience of managing risk within a risk enablement approachExcellent, up-to-date workingknowledge of relevant legislation e.g., Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) etc.Valid, full driving licence. DesirableRewards and BenefitsIn addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:26 days annual leave+ bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annuallyAccess to a generous, defined benefit pension schemeA range of flexible working optionsFurther InformationTo apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experienceyou can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.Weare committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to Social Worker England registration, an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.West Sussex County Council isan equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds andtake every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran's Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our application help page. Notefor Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you