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Job Title Social Worker - Online Application Forms Only.
Job reference SOPS16
Department Integrated Health & Social Care Services Directorate
Grade SCP 23-32
Pay From: £27,741 To: £35,745 Per Annum Plus Weekend Enhancement
Hours 37 Hours Per Week
Closing date 20 January 2022
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Job Description
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Integrated Discharge Team based at Whiston Hospital. The hospital has recently been rated as “Outstanding” by CQC.

The successful applicant will be office based at Nightingale House – Whiston Hospital, with some days working from home on a rota basis. The hours will be 37 hours per week, which will be worked over 7 days on a rota basis, which will include one weekend a month.

The Integrated Discharge Team comprises of a range of disciplines and we commission a range of services to ensure service users are discharged safely, but also maximise their independence by taking a strength based approach to our assessments. As part of the Contact Cares range of services, you will be required to be flexible and recognise the benefits of working collaboratively with colleagues across St Helens Cares.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Social Work England Registration.

Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 NOLAN principles of conduct in public life. These include selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

We welcome applications from the BAME community.

For an informal discussion please contact Christina Morris, Assistant Team Manager, on 151 430 1674, or Angela Waugh, Team Manager, on 0151 430 1024.
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Job Application Packs
Social Worker-Senior Social Worker- ASYE Integrated Discharge Team Person Specification.pdf
Applicant Letter.pdf
Social Worker-Senior Social Worker- ASYE Integrated Discharge Team Job Description.pdf
Disclosure Application Form.pdf
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