Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Health Interface Service

Somerset Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative local authority is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join their Health Interface Service. This role is perfect for an experienced social worker looking to make a positive impact on individuals' lives post-hospital admission. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring timely discharges and advocating for home-based care solutions. With a focus on continuous professional development, this position offers excellent training opportunities and employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a supportive work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to social justice and community well-being.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Local Government pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Relocation support up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with strong CPD record.
• Experience at an advanced social work level required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team, tailoring solutions to individual needs.
• Support timely discharge processes and promote home-based solutions.

Skills

Social Work

Adult Safeguarding

Legal Literacy in Social Care

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Social Worker

Continuous Professional Development

Tools

Performance Data Analysis

Intermediate Care Model

Job description

Advanced Practitioner Social Worker - Health Interface Service

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Key information:

• Location: Yeovil District Hospital.
• Ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking their next career step.
• 30 days annual leave entitlement.

What will I be doing?

We are a hospital-based team supporting Somerset residents to return to their normal lives following hospital admission, aiming to help individuals return home if possible.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:

• Have managerial and performance oversight of a team, tailoring solutions around individuals’ needs, working with families and health/community partners.
• Support timely discharge processes in collaboration with Discharge Liaison Services.
• Focus on the individual and their discharge process.
• Use performance and hospital data to prioritize resources during escalation periods.
• Utilize the intermediate care model to assess services with NHS and care providers locally, promoting staying in one’s own home.
• Provide social care challenge to health colleagues regarding decision-making, planning, and legal compliance, under the direction of the Service Manager.
• Work with community, health, and third sector partners through neighborhood hubs to improve outcomes, develop plans, and reduce readmissions.
• Liaise with partners to improve service provision, team training, and recruitment.
• Support admission avoidance initiatives.

Our Team Philosophy

We believe in hopeful social work, viewing social care as the ‘profession of hope’. We challenge pessimism about individuals’ futures and advocate for home-based solutions, thinking creatively and positively about change.

Our core values include:

• A positive, optimistic outlook.
• An understanding of oppression and advocacy for individuals.
• A belief in the possibility of change.
• The ability to imagine alternative approaches.

What experience or qualifications are needed?

We support ongoing development, but successful candidates will:

• Be a registered social worker with Social Work England, with a strong continuous professional development record.
• Have experience at an advanced social work level.
• Be autonomous in adult safeguarding decision-making.
• Possess a strong sense of social justice and a strengths-based approach.
• Have sound legal literacy in social care.
• Have access to/use of a vehicle (essential).

What’s in it for me?

We offer excellent training, development, and employee benefits, including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional leave.
• Hybrid working where applicable.
• Clear career pathways, CPD opportunities, and mentoring schemes.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support.
• Local Government pension scheme.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Guaranteed interview schemes for certain groups.
• Wellbeing services, discounts, and financial benefits like relocation support up to £8,000.

Additional information

This is a Grade 9 role with a salary of £40,476 to £44,711 per year. Appointments are usually made at the bottom of the scale.

For questions, contact Helen Readdy at 01823 355166 / 07977 410483 or via email: [e-mail].

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Please include your full employment history and explanations for any gaps in your CV.

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DBS check

This role requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure process.