Job summary Hospital Discharge Team Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of social work? We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team, focusing on innovative front-door hospital approaches for swift discharge pathways. Positioned in three acute hospitals, our teams provide crucial advice, assessments, and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. As a key team member, you'll conduct complex assessments, serve as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding cases, and apply expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. Bring at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience and Social Work England registration, confidently offering peer supervision and support to fellow social workers and customer coordinators. Your commitment, coupled with first-class knowledge of relevant legislation, will drive the positive change we aim to achieve. Ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives and discover a truly challenging and rewarding role in our beautiful county. WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECT ON INDEED. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE PLEASE APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE OR COPY AND PASTE THE LINK BELOW IN TO YOUR BROWSER : https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3075/?utm_mediumjobshare Main duties of the job Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of social work? We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team, focusing on innovative front-door hospital approaches for swift discharge pathways. Positioned in three acute hospitals, our teams provide crucial advice, assessments, and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. As a key team member, you'll conduct complex assessments, serve as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding cases, and apply expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. About us Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,523 to £43,512 a year (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number F0041-3075 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Job description Job responsibilities Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. The hospital teams are based in three acute hospitals and provide advice, assessment and discharge planning for people. All of these teams work closely with health colleagues to promote an effective multi-disciplinary approach. Were currently looking at innovative new methods such as discharge to assess which is following people from discharge to their own home or care home. Were also exploring innovative front door of hospital approaches to ensure the correct discharge pathway is instigated as soon as possible. Please see the attached role description for full list. Job description Job responsibilities Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. The hospital teams are based in three acute hospitals and provide advice, assessment and discharge planning for people. All of these teams work closely with health colleagues to promote an effective multi-disciplinary approach. Were currently looking at innovative new methods such as discharge to assess which is following people from discharge to their own home or care home. Were also exploring innovative front door of hospital approaches to ensure the correct discharge pathway is instigated as soon as possible. Please see the attached role description for full list. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached role description for full list. Desirable Please see attached role description for full list. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached role description for full list. Desirable Please see attached role description for full list. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)