Social Worker-Advanced Practitioner

Role: Social Worker 

Location: Somerset Council

Team: Hospital Social Care 

Pay: Up to £44 ph

Contract: Full-time Locum

OFSTED: Good

Somerset County Council is seeking an experienced and skilled Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner to join the Health Interface Service at Musgrove Park Hospital. This essential role focuses on providing supervision, guidance, and expertise to our Hospital Social Care Team, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality care to individuals in acute care settings.

About the Role

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role within the Hospital Social Care Team, offering expert guidance, ad hoc advice, and supervision to social workers in an acute hospital environment. This position requires a deep understanding of hospital social work and a commitment to effective, timely decision-making to support patient outcomes. Due to the hands-on nature of the role, candidates local to Somerset are preferred, as there is an expectation for daily office presence, with hybrid working options available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision and high-level guidance to social workers within the Hospital Social Care Team

  • Offer ad hoc support, advice, and expertise to address complex cases and improve team performance

  • Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive and effective patient care

  • Conduct assessments, manage risk, and offer recommendations in an acute hospital setting to support safe and timely discharges

  • Maintain thorough and accurate records, contributing to case management and care planning

  • Lead by example, fostering a positive team environment and promoting best practices within hospital social work

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

  • Extensive experience in hospital social work, particularly in acute care settings

  • Strong knowledge of health and social care legislation, discharge planning, and multi-agency working

  • Proven supervisory experience, with the ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support to colleagues

  • Exceptional communication, decision-making, and organizational skills

  • Availability to work on-site daily at Musgrove Park Hospital, with hybrid work flexibility for suitable candidates

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate up to £44

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership

  • Flexible working options to promote work-life balance

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Interested in learning more about the Advanced Practitioner role in Somerset? Contact Jordan Peat at 01635 226350.

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