Social Worker - Intermediate Care

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council seeks an Experienced Social Worker for its Intermediate Tier Services. This role involves improving community outcomes, integrating care initiatives, and requires a current Social Work England registration. Exceptional interpersonal skills and a person-centred approach are essential.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, pro-rata)

Attractive benefits package

Access to Health & Wellbeing Programme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Warrington Rewards Scheme

Discounted leisure passes

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experienced in care management within integrated care initiatives.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
• Holds a current registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Work within Intermediate Tier Services to improve resident outcomes.
• Collaborate with health and social care partners.
• Support clients in regaining independence after hospital discharge.

Skills

Care management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Person-centred value base

Multi-disciplinary work experience

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Our intermediate care services include:

• Rapid Response Services: In addition to our well-established Care Call services, we are one of seven nationally acclaimed accelerator sites for NHS England’s Aging Well program, delivering a new urgent community response service for people experiencing health or social care crises. Our skilled team of health and social care professionals and carers work together to support people at home or in the community, helping to avoid hospital admissions or respite care.
• Intermediate Care at Home Services: Providing a wide range of care, social work, rehabilitation, therapy, equipment, and assistive technology to support individuals in living well and independently at home or in the community. We pride ourselves on our GOOD CQC registration and strong re-ablement outcomes, with over 80% of service users remaining independent at home three months after leaving our care.
• Hospital Discharge Team and Intermediate Care Bed Bases: Supporting the safe and timely transfer from hospital to appropriate settings, providing care and rehabilitation to regain independence and conducting assessments for long-term needs.

The Role

Are you seeking a new challenge and eager to make a difference in our community? Warrington is shaping the future of intermediate care services, and we are currently looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join our Intermediate Tier Services.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of integrated care initiatives, working with partners to improve outcomes and experiences for Warrington residents. We seek a value-led, dynamic, outcomes-driven, and compassionate individual to join us during this exciting time of growth and collaboration across health and social care sectors.

What’s Needed?

As a member of our forward-thinking, supportive team, you will have care management skills, hold a current registration with Social Work England, possess multi-disciplinary work experience, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. A strong person-centred value base and the ability to collaborate effectively are essential.

Our commitment to you includes:

• A workforce development strategy to continually enhance your skills and tools.
• High support from peers and senior staff.
• Effective supervision and professional development opportunities.
• A culture promoting work-life balance.
• An environment for learning, development, and reflection.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, pro-rata)
• Attractive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Warrington Rewards Scheme
• Discounted leisure passes
• Free onsite parking

Key Dates & Further Information

For more details, please contact Registered Manager Gaynor Dwyer or Team Managers Jayne Deeny or Hayley Hibbert at 01925 443071. The ability to communicate confidently in English is essential. DBS clearance is required. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.

Address: Personal Development Centre, Irwell Road, Warrington, WA4 6QR