Social Worker (Continuing Healthcare)

Hampshire County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Practice validation

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting a Social Worker for its Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team. You will work in a multidisciplinary setting, handling diverse caseloads across adults with mental health and disabilities, supporting discharge planning and CHC assessments.

The role requires SWE registration, UK social care experience, and a strengths-based approach. Salary for NQSW starts at £36,369 with a market supplement for senior roles; a supportive, developmental environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• UK-based experience within Adult Social Care.
• Experience with National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (July 2022).
• Strong strengths-based practice and understanding of social work duties.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with onward care journey after hospital discharge.
• Undertake assessments under Care Act 2014.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to complete NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborate with individuals and families to arrange suitable care following assessment.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments.
• Manage complex cases.

Skills

Social Work

SWE Registered

UK Social Care Experience

ASYE eligible

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

As a registered Social Worker inthe Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you’ll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of NHS CHC. You’ll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
• Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.
• Undertaking mental capacity assessments.
• Managing challenging and complex cases.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).We would welcome applicants wanting to complete their ASYE.
• UK based experience within Adult Social Care.
• Demonstratable experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised).
• A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
• Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services’ statutory duties.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

Why join us?

• Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment.
• Excellent Practice Validation:Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum.
• Professional development:Continuous learning and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance:Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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