CHC Social Worker – Discharge to Assess & Care Planning

Hampshire County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Practice validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, handling diverse caseloads across adults with mental health and disabilities, supporting discharge planning and CHC assessments.

The role requires SWE registration, UK social care experience, and a strengths-based approach. Salary for NQSW starts at £36,369 with a market supplement for senior roles; a supportive, developmental environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• UK-based experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience with National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (July 2022).
• Strong strengths-based practice and understanding of social work duties.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with onward care journey after hospital discharge.
• Undertake assessments under Care Act 2014.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to complete NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals and families to arrange suitable care following assessment.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments.
• Manage complex cases.

Skills

Social Work

SWE Registered

UK Social Care Experience

ASYE eligible

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, handling diverse caseloads across adults with mental health and disabilities, supporting discharge planning and CHC assessments.

The role requires SWE registration, UK social care experience, and a strengths-based approach. Salary for NQSW starts at £36,369 with a market supplement for senior roles; a supportive, developmental environment is offered.