Average Social Worker salary in the UK

This role has a starting salary of £39,355 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. This is a full-time position, but part-time applications will be considered. We are excited to be hiring a new Social Worker who will be welcomed into our fantastic and supportive Social Care Team based at Epsom General Hospital. We are a dynamic, responsive team offering the very best service. You will hold a caseload and complete relevant assessments to ensure our clients are supported appropriately on discharge from hospital into the community. This is a hybrid role which supports working from home, however there is an expectation that you will be in the office three days a week for full time staff and twice a week for part time staff. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team We are a fun team that works hard supporting each other and we strive to ensure that anyone that joins us is welcomed and included. We offer regular supervision, a buddy support scheme and personal development plans, together with an amazing induction and training package, with regular quality of practice reflective sessions. We offer hybrid working, recognising the benefits of ensuring a good work/life balance. We pride ourselves in empowering our staff to be independent professionals, so if you are a Social Worker looking for a new challenge in an amazing team we're waiting to hear from you! About the Role? In this fast-paced role you will be part of a team working in a multi-disciplinary setting, supporting people to be discharged from both Epsom General Hospital and St Helier Hospital. Using your knowledge of legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, alongside your assessment skills, you will liaise with ward staff, health colleagues, care agencies, and families. This will allow you to arrange timely discharges for the people we work with, sometimes under the Discharge to Assess model, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of support to promote their wellbeing and independence. On occasions, this will involve undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and working with families and health colleagues to reach a Best Interest decision. You will also be required to undertake safeguarding enquiries, linking with our health colleagues, to promote the safety and wellbeing of the people we work with. The role also requires visits to people in their own homes and you will need to evidence how you can meet this. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012.Experience in social care, including assessment and risk management skills.Working knowledge of both the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act, including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues. Contact us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Sean McDonough by telephone at . The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/05/2024 with interviews to follow. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

This role has a starting salary of £24.11 per hour plus annual leave allowance. We are excited to be hiring a new bank Social Workers to join our fantastic Adoption team. Adoption South East (ASE) is a regional adoption agency that launched on April 1st 2020, providing adoption services on behalf of Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton and Hove local authorities. We already have nearly 100 staff working in ASE, but we are searching for Bank Social Workers to join our friendly and supportive Woking team. Rewards and Benefits Annual leave allowanceAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team ASE operates a 'hub and spoke' model, meaning that whilst some back-office functions operate from our headquarters in Lewes in East Sussex, we have 4 spokes - one in each local authority, delivering services directly to the public. In this instance, the successful applicant would be employed on Surrey County Council terms and conditions, with an administrative base at Quadrant Court in Woking. About the Role The role is that of a sessional or bank social worker, meaning that cases are allocated on an ad hoc basis, typically when team capacity has been reached. As such, this role may interest somebody looking for occasional or part time work rather than a full-time role. Work likely to be offered includes adoption assessments, non-agency (stepparent) assessments and adoption support assessments and you should be a confident and experienced adoption practitioner, able to work autonomously but with oversight by managers. Shortlisting Criteria To be shortlisted for interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence: That you are a qualified Social Worker, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and registered with Social Work EnglandHave a broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation.Strong commitment to securing permanency for children by adoption.Experience of completing adoption assessments within a Local Authority, Regional Adoption Agency, or in a Voluntary Adoption Agency settingCommitment to evidence-based, inclusive practiceAbility to work autonomouslyYou will need the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of this role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Are you an experienced Children's Social Workers? Are you passionate about working with Children? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Sutton Council's Court Team. This permanent role is fulltime with a fantastic salary rate ranging between £34,809 - £44,628 per annum. Benefits:- Hybrid and flexible working schedules- Professional supervision - Competitive rates of pay- Weekly pay- One committed and dedicated point of contact- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Csapply)- A full range of free training of e-learning courses available Ability to:You will be joining a team that is committed to providing high quality social work services to children, young people and their families. Working closely with our multi agency partners. Good leadership skills and a proven track record for delivering good outcomes for children and young people is required.Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You'll build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies. Requirements:- Social Work England Registered- Enhanced DBS- Social Work Degree or equivalent Experience:- Working with Children If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role, pleasecontact us on , otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Are you thinking about a change in your career but need clarification on this role?Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and areexploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we haveseveral exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wishto discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.