Discharge Care Social Worker – Home First Team (7-day)

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits

Job summary

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking Social Workers for the Integrated Discharge Team in the Home First Directorate. Positions include one full-time and one 4 days-per-week role, based at the civic office, covering post-discharge assessments and planning for adults.

A 7-day service with occasional weekends is included. Applicants should have experience with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Hospital Discharge policy 2020, GDPR, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of assessment under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Hospital Discharge policy 2020, GDPR, and safeguarding.
• Ability to conduct assessments and reviews of support for people discharged from hospital.
• Strong communication with carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and reviews of support for people discharged from hospital.
• Perform duty functions and safeguarding enquiries as part of Integrated Discharge Team.
• Work across pathways to promote independence and timely discharge, including weekends as required.

Skills

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Hospital Discharge policy 2020

GDPR

Safeguarding

Job description

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking Social Workers for the Integrated Discharge Team in the Home First Directorate. Positions include one full-time and one 4 days-per-week role, based at the civic office, covering post-discharge assessments and planning for adults.

A 7-day service with occasional weekends is included. Applicants should have experience with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Hospital Discharge policy 2020, GDPR, and safeguarding.