Senior Practitioner - Basildon Hospital
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,208 to £50,424 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Local Government Pension |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | RM17 6SL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2162_1748523148 |
Summary
Salary: £42,917 - £49,133 per annum
Grade F
Permanent Contact
37 Hours per Week (Office based) + Weekend working (Saturdays)
Thurrock Council are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join Adult Social Care Services on a full-time permanent basis.
Successful applicants will be joining the Hospital Hub Social Work team to facilitate safe and timely discharges. Working as part of the team you will be assessing individuals in the acute and community Hospitals. You will be working alongside health professionals to ensure the patient is safely discharged. Weekend working will also be expected.
We are looking for a Senior Practitioner with at least two years managerial experience to join this supportive team and highly skilled team.
- You will need to be able to supervise social workers and support planners. Also, work closely with colleagues in other departments, and agencies to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our service users.
- You will become part of a very stable, award-winning team, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.
- You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in Health and Voluntary organisations.
Essential Criteria -
- Social Work Degree
- Social Work England Registration
- 2 years managerial experience
In return, we will offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service
- Reflective supervision and management support
- Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme
For further information, please contact Kerry Cannon via or Jacey Davis via
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus adults barred level is required for this role - at no extra cost.
Closing Dates:
Internal and External: 29th June 2025
Interview date: TBC
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