Job Introduction
Job Title: Social Worker
Salary: £27,324 - £33,868 plus a £2,432 market forces supplement
30 Hours per Week
Location: Parkside Bromsgrove
Team: Bromsgrove Area (Adult Social Work) Team
Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and successful Social Work Area Team in Bromsgrove.
The Bromsgrove Area Team are a diverse team from a range of backgrounds and experiences. The team is supportive and fun. We have a real learning culture and we actively encourage initiative and creativity.
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker for the Bromsgrove Area Social Work (adults) Team. This team covers the Bromsgrove area, Rubery, Wythall, Hagley and the Bromsgrove villages.
Ideally you will have experience working with older adults adults and/or adults with physical disabilities.
You will be carrying out assessments, reviews and safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act.
You will be working in partnership with health professionals including District Nurses, GPs and CHC Nurses. You will also be working in partnership with housing, police, safeguarding professionals and local community/faith groups.
You will be working on duty where you will follow up duty enquires. This is managed as part of a team approach.
You will have monthly supervision with your line manager . We also offer monthly reflective sessions where there is an opportunity to improve practice, discuss areas of interest and to learn from your peers. There is fortnightly huddles were the team support each other in discussing cases and coming up with solutions.
The training offer at Worcestershire County Council is excellent and you will have the opportunity to develop and build your skills up.
For further information please contact:
Rita Rogers
Tel : 01905 845905
MOB: 07818457901
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: 19th of November 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC
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