Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £41,511 - £47,754 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 16/02/2025 at 23:00 Reference: 713092 We have a fantastic opportunity available for a social worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full Time, Permanent Basis. As a social worker you will work within the relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies, and procedures to undertake assessments, reviews and support planning with individuals and their carers, whilst promoting well-being, independence and safety. You will enable people to identify their own needs and the outcomes they wish to achieve. You will implement and review support plans to meet these needs and liaise with other professional/agencies as required. Wokingham Borough Council is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families within our borough. We provide comprehensive social services to support those in need, helping them achieve a better quality of life. Join our passionate team dedicated to making a difference Benefits: Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including: ⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 30 (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays ⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme ⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline ⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts ⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office) ⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes ⭐ And much more Key responsibilities: To assess and discharge customers from hospital with an emphasis on preventing delayed discharges and working to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital. To investigate referred cases for discharge from acute and community hospitals assess the needs of individuals and decide, with regard to the level of risk, how to meet the identified needs within agreed eligibility criteria. Assessments will often be complex and carried out in collaboration with a range of other care workers/clinicians, working under relevant legal frameworks, guidance, policies and procedures. To assess the needs of carers alongside or independently of the assessment for the cared-for person and set a personal budget for the carer for any eligible needs/outcomes. To be responsible for a personal list of casework and provide information, advice, and advocacy according to professional expertise for service users and carers. This is likely at times to involve dealing with complex and high risk situations and formulating risk management plans. To work in a Strength Based Approach within your practice. To identify and/or investigate any incidence of potential abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals and contribute to development and implementation of protection plans which maintain their safety within the multi-agency safeguarding adults procedures. To develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Council’s financial and budget management policies and procedures. To remain aware of the current revenue budget allocation and expenditure within the relevant team/service and, within this context, to monitor the expenditure on services directly consumed by service users/carers on the practitioner’s case-list To notify Service Manager/Supervisor of concerns regarding current or expected financial demands. Candidate requirements: Professional Social Work qualification Full EU driving license (and access to daily use of a car) Strong IT skills including proficient user of Microsoft office and client record systems Assessment skills Experience in a Social Care or health care environment. Our Area Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life. Click the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail janette.ledbrookwokingham. gov.uk Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025, 11pm Interviews: TBC If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer. How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form. Further information on this vacancy Job Description