Consultant Social Worker - Hospital SW Team Job description 37 hours per week

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Consultant Social Worker to join our dynamic Hospital Social Work Team.

The hospital social work team have a crucial role in providing support and assistance to adults and their families following admission into hospital. We work collaboratively with health professionals to undertake assessments to facilitate smooth, safe and timely transitions from hospital to home or alternative care settings. We support people on their hospital journey during times of crisis to successfully navigate the complexities of healthcare processes and connect them with essential community resources. The team play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall wellbeing of individuals by promoting a person centred, strengths-based approach.

As a Consultant Social Worker, you will work at the forefront of adult social care, leading on best practice, innovation and mentoring. You'll hold a complex caseload while also driving forward evidence-based, strengths-based practice across the service. You will support the delivery of timely, person-centred interventions that promote independence, build resilience and help individuals achieve their goals. You'll provide expert guidance to colleagues and partner agencies and play a key role in shaping policy and practice development across the di...