Social Worker

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a passionate Social Worker to join their vibrant team in Torquay. In this role, you will conduct holistic assessments in collaboration with clients and their families, promoting individual health and wellbeing while ensuring adherence to legislative frameworks. This position offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on mentoring and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in social care legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005).
• Ability to prepare care plans and commission services.
• Clear responsibilities for safeguarding adults and children.

Responsibilities

• Undertake holistic social care assessments with service users and families.
• Prepare care plans and commission services for effective care.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Holistic social care assessments

Safeguarding

Collaborative work with families

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

The Social Care team are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Social Worker to join them in contributing to a caring and vibrant service working in the Baywide area. This exciting opportunity will enable the successful applicant to be able to make a positive difference in delivering holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers.

The Baywide Social Care Team are a small supportive team who enjoy mentoring team members and students and are passionate about delivering quality care to patients. We are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance.

To be a core member of a multi-disciplinary Baywide Social Care Team and contribute to the effective assessment and discharge planning with working age adults in the area of Torbay and for Torbay residents in out of area hospitals in the region.

To undertake holistic social care assessments, in partnership with service users, families and carers, prepare care plans, commission services to ensure the most beneficial and cost-effective care packages are established, delivered, monitored and reviewed, and comply with all statutory requirements for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.

To have clear responsibilities for the safeguarding of adults and children and for operating in a manner consistent with Human Rights legislation

To be compliant with and practice utilising social care legislation including Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference. We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Kay Job title: Bay Wide Lead for Front End Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 219739

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