Job Title: Adults Social Worker Team: Discharge to Assess (D2A) / Urgent Care Salary: £31,067 to £40,476 per annum £3000 Market Forces 37 Hours per Week Location: Worcestershire Permanent, Full-time The Role The Community Hospitals Team have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Social Worker, and we are keen to hear from you. On this occasion we will not be accepting applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers. We are a large supportive team supporting patients in the Community Hospitals and those in Discharge to Assess Beds in Nursing Homes. We work with our Colleagues in the Acute Hospitals both in and out of county. This post sits within the Discharge To Assess part of the service so you will be working with some of the patients with complex care needs and as such a working knowledge of CHC is key as is Care Act eligibility. If you are successful, you will be working with a number of people who are cognitively challenged so you will need sound knowledge and experience of completing Mental Capacity Assessments. Safeguarding and working positively with risk are part of role as well as understanding the need to support Carers and Families at what can be a stressful overwhelming time. While we are keen to minimise unnecessary road journeys the Nursing Homes are Countywide so you will need to be able to travel throughout the County. We also have 21 D2A Beds based in the Community Hospitals so if you enjoy working in a Multi-Disciplinary manor this could be the job for you. We have several Practice Educators within the Team so Social Workers have plenty of opportunity to share their knowledge and learning and we pride ourselves on the support and camaraderie the Team provides. The Team meets regularly in Team Meetings where we have guest speakers and in smaller cluster meetings with ASWP’s where workers have an opportunity to share knowledge and learning and aspects of good practice. You will have regular Supervision and peer support to ensure you are able to continue your career development and career aspirations. If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Amanda Bagnall, Team Manager, on 01905 843809 or Asia Dualeh, ASWP, on 01905 845562. Or maybe you want to talk to another Social Worker in the Team? If so ring Sam Ashmore Social Worker (D2A) on 01905 843354 Benefits You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look 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. Equality & Diversity The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. 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. How to Apply Application forms are invited to apply for this role. Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Please submit your Application form to Recruitmentworcestershire.gov.uk Application Closing Date: Sunday, 17 th November 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: Friday, 22 nd November 2024 T&C's Apply: Market Forces