Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Hospital Team

Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Hospital Team

Do you have a passion for social care? Do you strive for excellence and support lives that matter to people? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Discharge to Assess Hospital Team within our Adult Social Care team at Reading Borough Council. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced professional, we are committed to supporting your development.

It is an exciting time to work as a registered Social Worker for Reading Borough Council. Our creative and experienced leadership team values its workforce, promotes innovation, and fosters a friendly and supportive environment. We seek individuals with excellent communication skills who can build and maintain relationships with colleagues, care recipients, and healthcare providers.

Main duties of the job

About the Role:

• Complete timely Care Act assessments for higher intensity case management with a strength-based focus, delivering positive outcomes for individuals in Reading.
• Conduct post-discharge reviews to ensure care plans are accurate and individuals' needs are met.
• Promote the use of direct payments to provide individuals with flexibility in meeting their needs.
• Encourage a reablement approach for all individuals referred to adult social care.
• Engage with families and carers, ensuring carers assessments are completed to support those with caring roles.
• Develop effective relationships with providers, voluntary services, and health professionals.
• Supervise staff to promote professional development and provide support.
• Contribute to team efficiency and deputise for senior staff when needed.
• Work as part of a high-performing, outcome-focused team that embodies the principles of TEAM Reading.

Team Objectives:

Our team works closely with hospital-admitted individuals to promote the 'home first' principle, emphasizing a strength-based ethos to achieve the best outcomes.

We aim to be a high-performing, efficient, multidisciplinary team with clear purpose and values that support staff and celebrate diversity.

About us

Our offer: A competitive salary and a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years, with options to buy extra leave
• Maternity, adoption, parental, and sick pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Training and development programs
• On-site nursery (Kennet Day Nursery), rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan for travel costs
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for a new, greener car
• Salary sacrifice for Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

If you'd like to learn more about this role and team, please contact Shaun Rogers, Discharge to Assess Team Manager, at 07870 483 310 or Shaun.Rogers@reading.gov.uk. Closing date: application review upon submission. Interview date: to be confirmed.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.