Senior Case Worker - Hospital Discharge & Care Coordination

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance PPT

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join the Hospital teams at Winchester Hospital. You’ll conduct assessments and support hospital discharges in partnership with social care and health professionals.

This role focuses on face-to-face work with individuals in Winchester and local community settings, with opportunities to develop through our apprenticeship pathways and a strong emphasis on collaboration and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work with people in difficult circumstances in a compassionate and collaborative way.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound IT and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Best Interest decision making.
• Knowledge of hospital discharge pathways.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and reviews of individuals’ care and support needs in Winchester Hospital, local community hospitals and care homes.
• Providing support and guidance to individuals to maximise their wellbeing and independence using a strengths-based approach.
• Collaborating with individuals, their families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to find and signpost to innovative, alternative community resources to meet individuals’ needs.
• Having the confidence and knowledge to make well-informed decisions where appropriate, as well as knowing when a case or situation requires escalation to senior colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

IT skills

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Senior Case Worker to join the Hospital teams at Winchester Hospital. You’ll conduct assessments and support hospital discharges in partnership with social care and health professionals.

This role focuses on face-to-face work with individuals in Winchester and local community settings, with opportunities to develop through our apprenticeship pathways and a strong emphasis on collaboration and safeguarding.