Social Worker – Hospital – East Surrey

Social Worker – Hospital – East Surrey, West Sussex

Client :

West Sussex County Council

Location :

West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category : Other

EU work permit required :

Job Reference :

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Job Views : Posted :

22.06.2025

Expiry Date : 06.08.2025

Job Description :

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified

Location : East Surrey Hospital, West Sussex County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09 : 00

End Time : 17 : 30

Salary : £28.03

Working arrangement : Full Time

Mixture of home and hospital work, attending hospital 4 days / week for assessments, family meetings, and ward visits. Also visiting clients at home for assessments. Part of a multidisciplinary team covering A&E and emergency floor.

Pay rate : £35 / hour, capped by MoC. Rates up to £38 / hour possible for those with at least 2 years qualified experience. Candidates should be aware that the offered rate may be less than requested based on skills and competency. Additional expenses of £150 / week may be available for candidates living outside West Sussex.

Key Responsibilities : Conduct Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, support planning, undertake safeguarding, participate in duty team activities, and attend MDT meetings. Respond promptly to assess hospital and discharged patients’ needs, facilitating care and support to maximize independence. Opportunities to collaborate with various professionals and develop as practitioners.

As a Social Worker, you will :

• Deliver statutory social work services with compassion and empathy.
• Collaborate with colleagues for high-quality practice.
• Support clients to regain skills and independence post-hospitalization.
• Work within a supportive, development-focused team.

Flexible working arrangements and remote work options are included.

Required Skills and Experience :

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