Social Worker - Complex CHC & Community Care (Hybrid)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

28–33 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join the Complex CHC Team, working within Continuing Health Care services. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, providing support to individuals, nurse assessors and other health professionals, in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with the team to apply the Care Act 2014 and the NHS National Framework (2022), attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and ensure the person’s voice is heard throughout all

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a range of individuals
• Experience of working collaboratively with partner organisations
• Experience of applying the National Framework for NHS (2022)
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and other key legislation
• Experience of completing assessments
• Effective communication and IT skills
• Experience of safeguarding
• Ability to prioritise and manage time
• Support individuals using a strength-based approach
• Good understanding of risk management
• Ability to work to deadlines

Responsibilities

• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings to represent Adult Social Care and discuss health needs
• Gather information using the 3 conversations model to be person-centred and strengths-based
• Ensure the person’s voice is heard throughout all work
• Identify safeguarding needs and raise concerns appropriately
• Work directly with individuals, nurse assessors, health professionals, care providers and stakeholders
• Attend meetings in the community, and work remotely and in office for duty work

Skills

People skills

Collaboration

National Framework adherence

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Assessments

Communication (IT)

Safeguarding

Time management

Strength-based approach

Risk management

Deadlines

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a skilled Social Worker to join the Complex CHC Team, working within Continuing Health Care services. The role is full-time (37 hours) with hybrid working, providing support to individuals, nurse assessors and other health professionals, in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with the team to apply the Care Act 2014 and the NHS National Framework (2022), attend multi-disciplinary meetings, and ensure the person’s voice is heard throughout all