Social Worker (Home Safe Team)

North East Combined Authority; Ashington; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service at Wansbeck General Hospital in Northumberland. The role supports safe hospital discharges, with a balance of autonomy and supervision, focusing on comprehensive psychosocial assessments and care planning.

You will work with individuals and carers, complete essential assessments and coordinate with external services to meet care needs, while upholding Care Act duties.

Formación

• Degree in Social Work and registered with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to use a car for work.

Responsabilidades

• Assess complex psychosocial needs and develop care plans for safe hospital discharges.
• Complete Urgent Needs Assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments; liaise with external services.
• Manage caseload with supervision and support from the Team Manager.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Educación

Degree in Social Work

ASYE programme (Skills for Care)

Descripción del empleo

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we're committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County - and we're looking for professionals who share our vision.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our enthusiastic Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service working at Wansbeck General Hospital.

The post is predominantly based at Wansbeck General Hospital however the postholder would need to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County.

The post will be 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

What you'll be doing:

You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills in relationship to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventions to facilitate safe hospital discharges.

You will complete Urgent Needs Assessment, Mental Capacity Assessments and collaborate with a range of external services to access any resources required to meet the care and support needs you have identified.

As you work to provide a comprehensive assessment, you will benefit from a good balance of autonomy and support. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of your caseload but will have regular supervision and the full support of your Team Manager.

It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the Care Act and the Local Authority statutory duties. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The salary range for this position is £39,862 - £44,075.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England
• Successfully completed the UK Skills for Care ASYE programme
• It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and is either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details.

For an informal discussion please contact Andrea Marr, Team Manager or a member of the Home Safe Management team on 01670 529077.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees),
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Essential Car User scheme
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD & Neurodiversity, Enable (disability), Carers, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Race Equality.

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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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