Social Worker Level 2 - Rapid Assessment & Home-First (RAFT)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2000 welcome payment for qualified/​s

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a qualified Level 2 Social Worker to join the Admission Avoidance team at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich. You will work within the Rapid Assessment Frailty Team (RAFT) to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, delivering person-centred interventions in an integrated health and social care setting.

The role emphasizes Home First ethos, independent living, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients to remain safely at home

Qualifications

• A sound understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its application.
• Experience in Mental Capacity Assessments and acting in a person’s best interests.
• Knowledge and experience of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fast-paced environment, responding to urgent situations and supporting timely decision-making.
• Undertake person-centred social care assessments within the Emergency Department and acute hospital setting, including safeguarding and Mental Capacity assessments.
• Complete joint assessments alongside therapists, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members.
• Identify opportunities to prevent avoidable hospital admissions through strengths-based and solution-focused interventions.
• Liaise with community-based services to triage referrals and coordinate rapid support arrangements.
• Facilitate safe and timely returns home through effective care planning and collaboration with partners across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
• Promote independence by ensuring individuals receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Norfolk County Council is seeking a qualified Level 2 Social Worker to join the Admission Avoidance team at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich. You will work within the Rapid Assessment Frailty Team (RAFT) to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions, delivering person-centred interventions in an integrated health and social care setting.

The role emphasizes Home First ethos, independent living, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients to remain safely at home