Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Adults Social Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is pivotal in supporting adults during key transitions, focusing on hospital discharge, triage services, and community support. You'll be part of a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of individuals in need. With a commitment to excellence, this organization offers a supportive atmosphere and numerous opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community, this role could be your next great opportunity.

Benefits

Annual training budget of up to £250

Payroll service twice a week

Referral bonus of £350

DBS disclosures provided free of charge

Continued online CPD training

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult social care, especially in hospital discharge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges.
• Conduct assessments for ongoing care and support needs.
• Participate in CHC MDT meetings for eligibility reviews.

Skills

Social Work

Hospital Discharge

Triage Services

Multi-Disciplinary Teams

Community Support

Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

DBS Checks

Job description

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Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Adults Social Worker to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults within our community, providing essential support during key transitions in their lives. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that focuses on hospital discharge, triage/duty services, D2A (Discharge to Assess) reviews, CHC (Continuing Healthcare) MDTs (Multi-Disciplinary Teams), and hospital avoidance. If you're passionate about supporting adults to achieve the best possible outcomes, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Hospital Discharge: Coordinating and facilitating safe and timely discharges from hospitals, ensuring all necessary support is in place for a smooth transition back to the community or to appropriate care settings.
• Triage/Duty Services: Responding to urgent cases, assessing needs, and making informed decisions to provide the right level of support at the right time.
• D2A Reviews: Conducting Discharge to Assess reviews, assessing individuals in their own homes or care settings to determine ongoing care and support needs.
• CHC MDTs: Participating in Continuing Healthcare Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assess and review eligibility for CHC funding and to ensure appropriate care plans are in place.
• Hospital Avoidance: Working proactively to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing timely interventions and support in the community.

Requirements:

• A degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge, triage/duty, or similar roles.
• Access to your own car
• Enhanced DBS

How to Apply:

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.