Experienced Social Worker x 3 Posts, 37hpw

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Career development support

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking Social Workers to join the Hospital Discharge Team, supporting adults with care needs to achieve safe, timely and person-centred discharges. You will work with individuals, families, carers and NHS colleagues to plan appropriate assessments and coordinate care within Home First and Discharge to Assess approaches.

We offer tailored CPD opportunities and a commitment to continuous improvement, with a supportive multidisciplinary environment and a focus on

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of working within Adult Social Care and understanding hospital discharge guidance.
• Commitment to promoting independence and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Be responsible for assessments and interventions to support safe, timely, person-centred discharges.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, carers, health colleagues and partner organisations to plan and coordinate care.
• Promote independence and choice, focusing on strengths and available supports.
• Engage in partnership-working with NHS and others to reduce delays and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and improvement through evaluating practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Partnership working

Education

Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Hospital Discharge Team, playing a vital role in supporting adults with care and support needs to achieve the outcomes that matter most to them. Working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you will undertake a range of assessments and interventions, working closely with individuals, families, carers, health colleagues and partner organisations to support safe, timely and person-centred hospital discharges. You'll be at the heart of delivering our Home First and Discharge to Assess approach, ensuring people spend no longer in hospital than necessary and are supported to recover, regain independence and remain connected to their communities. Rather than making long-term decisions in a hospital setting, you'll help ensure assessments take place in the most appropriate environment, focusing on people's strengths, what matters to them, and the support available within their families and communities. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with NHS and partner agencies to facilitate seamless transitions from hospital, reduce delays, promote independence and improve outcomes for local people. This is an opportunity to make a real difference every day by helping people return to the place they call home and supporting them to live as independently as possible. South Tyneside Council is committed to innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement. We are leading the way in developing strengths-based, person-centred approaches that focus on prevention, recovery and reducing long-term dependency on services. The successful applicants will share our enthusiasm for improving outcomes for people, contributing to service development and influencing performance at an individual, team and service level. In return, you'll benefit from a wide range of tailored Continuing Professional Development opportunities, alongside ongoing support to help you achieve your career aspirations., This is an exciting time to join Adult Social Care in South Tyneside. Our vision is to help every person with care and support needs to Live Better Lives by building on their strengths, promoting independence and ensuring they remain safe, well and connected within their communities. You'll be joining a forward-thinking council that places People, Place and Partnerships at the heart of everything we do. Together with our partners, we're transforming services, embedding strengths-based practice, streamlining processes and developing innovative approaches that improve outcomes for residents. Our colleagues tell us they are proud of the difference they make to the residents of South Tyneside, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the support, training and opportunities they need to succeed. We are committed to helping our staff grow and succeed through our CARE Values and Behaviours Framework, empowering colleagues to be: Curious. Accountable. Responsive. Empowered. Joining us now means being part of an ambitious transformation journey, helping to shape and embed co-production, deliver innovative models of care and support, and influence the future of Adult Social Care in South Tyneside. If you're passionate about supporting people to achieve the best possible outcomes, promoting independence and delivering effective Home First and Discharge to Assess practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Hiring criteria

We're looking for enthusiastic and motivated Social Workers who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice.

Your responsibilities

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working within Adult Social Care and a sound understanding of relevant legislation, hospital discharge guidance and best practice.
• Be passionate about promoting independence, wellbeing, choice and control.
• Have excellent communication, assessment and partnership-working skills.
• Be committed to your own professional development and continuous learning.
• Most importantly, you'll share our ambition to support people to live the best lives possible and be excited by the opportunity to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Pay and contract

Salary Range: SCP 26 £38,510 - SCP 34 £46,579 pa. Career Grade (Bar at £40,444, £42,123 & £44,253) depending on experience.

Contract: 1 x Permanent, 2 x 6 Months Fixed Term.

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

Employment conditions

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks. For those posts where there is a requirement to either work in or enter a Care Quality Commission Regulated Care Home (CQC) it would be preferred but optional, that you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless medical exempt) as a condition of employment.