Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team NEW Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Tr[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced social workers to join a dynamic Hospital Discharge Team and Community Home First Hub Service. This role emphasizes holistic, person-centred care, ensuring patients receive tailored support during their transition from hospital to home. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll conduct vital assessments and promote patient independence while adhering to relevant legislation. With dedicated support for your professional development, this position not only offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community but also provides a rewarding career path in social care. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing patient outcomes.

Benefits

National Joint Council Pay Scales

Continuous Professional Development Funding

Access to Training and Workshops

Recognition of Continuous Service Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with a focus on hospital discharge and community services.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and frameworks in social care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to promote patient well-being.
• Support and guide less experienced colleagues in social care.

Skills

Person-Centred Care

Strength-Based Assessments

Safeguarding Processes

Mental Capacity Assessments

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Application Details

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Position Overview

FULL TIME EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKERS needed for Hospital Discharge Team & Community Home First Hub Service.

This is an exciting opportunity for social care professionals to support patients in the acute setting and those in Discharge to Assess & Long-Term facilities. The role involves working across two facilities—one acute and one community—with multidisciplinary teams including therapy, nursing, and reablement services. The focus is on holistic, personalized assessments to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.

Working Conditions

The social care teams work 37 hours weekly, covering 7 days via a rota including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

1. Be person-centred, respecting patient choice and control.
2. Promote patient well-being throughout their journey in both acute and community settings.
3. Conduct Strength-Based Assessments and support independence.
4. Complete Care Act 2014 compliant assessments.
5. Source formal and informal provisions supporting patient needs.
6. Collaborate with various professionals daily.
7. Support and guide colleagues, including those less experienced in social care.
8. Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks.
9. Experience with Safeguarding processes and procedures.
10. Perform mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions for patients unable to decide.
11. Understand Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
12. Be an active, integral team member.

Support and Development

You will be supported from the start by dedicated teams focusing on Practice Development, Leadership, and Learning. This includes access to programs, e-learning, training, shadowing, workshops, and CPD funding linked to your career goals.

Additional Information

We support the recruitment and retention of Social Work staff by offering National Joint Council Pay Scales instead of NHS pay scales. We recognize continuous service for leave, sickness, and maternity benefits within Greater Manchester and from previous local government service.

For more details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our website.