Job Introduction
The Continuing Health Care Social Work Team within the Department of Adult Social Care is looking to recruit two full-time social workers. You must hold a social work qualification and must be registered with Social Work England. If you are passionate about social work and are confident in upholding and promoting the rights of people who use the service, we want you to be part of our team. Applicants will have a sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and be able to demonstrate how they apply this in their practice. Candidates will have good working knowledge and experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
We want you to be part of our team so that you can undertake partnership work to support adults and carers in decision making through collaboration with others within the service and external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, share appropriate, succinct, objective information and analysis to aid in joint decision-making with our health colleagues. You will be proactive, persistent, and willing to challenge and be challenged. You will effectively apply joint procedures and know your responsibilities and those of others. This role is an opportunity to make a difference in our vibrant and diverse city.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience in relevant settings after completing a degree in Social Work.
- CQSW/CSS/DIPSW BA/MA in Social Work
- Be registered with Social Work England.
- Have good working knowledge of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care.
- Have knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
- Hold a full UK Driving licence, unless a disability prevents this.
Benefits at Bradford Council:
- Receive essential training, ID badges
- The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues.
- Regular Supervision and annual appraisal.
- Access to training and ongoing professional development.
- Bradford City Council encourages flexibility.
- Generous annual leave allowance.
- Hybrid working from home and the office base.
- Parking is available across the district.
- Fantastic Corporate Clubactive gym discount.
- Our recently introduced employee benefits and shopping discounts scheme ‘Vivup’, a platform which gives you access to: Exclusive shopping discounts, 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), free will writing.
An enhanced disclosure check with theDisclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Razina Asghar - Team Manager on 07582 109756 or email Razina.Asghar@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
