Directorate: Adult Care, Housing and Public Health
Temporary until January 2026, Full time, 37 hours per week.
If you are looking to make the move to Rotherham, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £8,000, may be available. Further information is available on our Adult Social Care recruitment site, see the link below.
We are always delighted to receive applications from talented candidates, and we know you don’t want to wait too long to hear back from us - so we are committed to actively reviewing applications as they arrive and will be in touch to arrange interviews with suitable candidates as soon as possible.
Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council’s Adult Social Care. For more information about Rotherham Adult Social Care jobs, please visit:
Here in Rotherham, we value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture, that is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.
Adult social care is about supporting people to live their best lives, by helping people to live the life they want to live, in the way they want to live it. We follow a ‘strengths-based’ principle looking at ‘what’s strong, rather than what’s wrong’ to ensure we deliver Relationship Based Practice.
Rotherham is an amazing place to live and work, with its historic Town Centre, country parks, woodlands, and nature reserves.
Rotherham is well connected to the other fine towns and cities in South Yorkshire both by road and by a comprehensive public transport network - including the UK’s first tram-train connecting Rotherham and Sheffield, pioneering cleaner, greener ways to travel.
About our Teams
We are working hard to build something special; our focus is on delivering the very best quality social work practice and our commitment is to put the person at the very heart of what we do, as we believe they deserve the best help to achieve their best outcomes. We enable people to remain independent and in control of their lives while staying connected to their community. Our staff are exceptionally talented and passionate, they have forged strong links with our health partners, the voluntary sector and our communities. We have a good track record of achieving positive outcomes for people through our innovative and progressive approaches which is evidenced by our award-winning teams and individuals.
About the Practice Development Team
We work borough wide alongside all adult assessments teams. We have a base in the town centre and a regional office in Maltby. The team facilitates and supports Adult Care colleagues by leading and driving the quality of practice across the workforce to ensure practice is of the highest standard. We aim to identify opportunities to improve and evolve social work practice whilst providing independent scrutiny of practice standards. The team supports, promotes and embeds a systematic learning culture across Adult Social Care, celebrating practice strengths, embracing areas for development, whilst promoting confidence and well-being for the workforce and the people who experience our Adult Care Services.
About the Adults Continuing Healthcare specialist social work post
We are seeking a dedicated experienced social worker with expertise in Adults NHS Continuing Healthcare. This is an opportunity to share and apply expert practical knowledge of the Care Act and the complex interface with NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility. The post will provide end-to-end (screening to appeals) directorate-wide advice and support to all adult practitioners. The role will include leading on drop-in advice forums, coordinating and chairing CHC champion forums, delivering learning sessions and supporting the CHC Strategic Lead to deliver a targeted programme of workforce development in this specialist area of practice.
The post provides an opportunity to share and mentor best practice and knowledge of Health and Social Care Systems, social work values, ethics, and expertise relevant to the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, and other relevant legislation, in supporting colleagues across the service to navigate and advise on the available pathways and support options beyond CHC, ensuring holistic high-quality assessment and care provision.
If you are looking for a role to make the best of your skills and experience this is role for you!
For an informal and confidential discussion concerning this job role please contact: Lindsay Bishop, Continuing Healthcare Strategic Lead: Tel: (01709) 334844 or Email: lindsay.bishop@rotherham.gov.uk
Rebecca Wilson, Principal Social Worker & Head of Professional Practice, Tel: (01709) 255375 or Email: Rebecca.wilson@rotherham.gov.uk
Shortlisting date: 7th January 2025.
Interview: week commencing 13th January 2025.
It is a great time to join us, and we welcome your application.
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