Senior Practitioner Social Worker

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Cefn Hengoed; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is offering a position on the Community Resource Team, focusing on providing support for safe hospital discharges. Candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and a valid driving licence. The role emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, including the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work constructively with other professionals.
• Experience within the Continuing Health Care framework.
• Full UK Category B driving licence and vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for safe hospital discharges.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote partnership.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma / Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization. We pay an attractive salary of £42,839 - £46,142 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

The Community Resource Team (CRT) is a large team, consisting of several disciplines, e.g., Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physios, Domiciliary Care staff. The Hospital Discharge element of the CRT is a fast-paced environment and the post holder will be vital in providing support to enable safe discharges, focusing on working with individuals to achieve their outcomes. The Hospital Discharge part of the service is made up of experienced and newly qualified Social Workers and Social Work Assistants who offer support to each other and are also supported by experienced Managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to enable safe hospital discharges and work with individuals to achieve their outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across the Community Resource Team to promote partnership working practices.

Qualifications

• A Diploma / Degree in Social Work or predecessor qualification.
• The ability to work constructively with other professionals to promote partnership working practices.
• Experience of working within the Continuing Health Care framework.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to visit clients and attend meetings.

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Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.