Senior Support Worker

WMJobs; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work as a Senior Support Worker at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, engaging in the discharge process within a dedicated team. The role is full-time, requiring collaboration with healthcare professionals and service users to ensure safe transitions into care. This permanent position is well-suited for candidates passionate about making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting care and discharge processes.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills for accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support the hospital discharge process and liaise with care agencies.
• Manage care capacity demand and ensure safety in discharges.
• Record case notes and maintain accurate reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Senior Support Worker

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

Post: Senior Support Worker

Hours: 37 per week (permanent)

Salary: Grade 6

Location: Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre or various locations across Dudley borough

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work within Assessment and Independence as a full time Senior Support Worker. Your primary role will be to support the hospital discharge process. You will be working a set rota pattern which includes weekends, evenings and bank holidays, for which relevant enhancements will be paid.

The Role

Your main duties will include

• Assisting in managing the demand for care capacity and ensuring safe discharge and care provision.
• Working on computer systems to support the discharge process.
• Liaise with hospital professionals to ensure safe discharges.
• Liaise with care agencies, Service Users and family members to ensure safe discharges.
• Accurate recording on case notes.
• Accurate recording on spreadsheets to ensure detailed reports can be completed.
• Re-start of care for Service Users of Dudley.
• To be involved in a duty rota and have knowledge of this.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
  
  
  

For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Leah Turley on 01384 817200 or via e-mail on: [e-mail]

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Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

Attached documents

Senior Support Worker JD May 19.doc

Senior Support Worker PS May 19.doc

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