Hospital Discharge Social Worker (Adults) - Home First

Community Care Live; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

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Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich. This role focuses on safe, timely discharges and person-centred support for adults within a busy hospital setting.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, applying the Care Act 2014, conducting Mental Capacity Assessments, and coordinating CHC reviews to ensure appropriate care plans and home first outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its practical application.
• Experience undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and applying best-interest principles.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews.
• Strong communication, assessment and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Experience of multi-agency working and hospital discharge planning.
• A person-centred approach, with a strong commitment to promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Complete person-centred assessments with patients and their families to identify care and support needs.
• Develop and implement effective care plans that promote independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary health and social care teams to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges.
• Apply the principles of the Care Act 2014 to assessment, care planning and decision-making.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and support best-interest decision-making where required.
• Contribute to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews and ensure appropriate care arrangements are in place.
• Review individuals following discharge to ensure their care and support arrangements remain appropriate.
• Promote a Home First ethos, enabling individuals to regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Capacity Assessments

CHC reviews

Care Act 2014

Communication skills

Hospital discharge planning

Teamwork

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in Norwich. This role focuses on safe, timely discharges and person-centred support for adults within a busy hospital setting.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, applying the Care Act 2014, conducting Mental Capacity Assessments, and coordinating CHC reviews to ensure appropriate care plans and home first outcomes.