Social Worker – NHS CHC & Discharge to Assess Specialist

Hampshire County Council; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team seeks a Social Worker to manage a diverse caseload and work across adults with mental health and disability needs. You’ll collaborate with care teams to support NHS CHC assessments and onward care planning after hospital discharge.

Applicants should have UK social care experience, a Social Work qualification with SWE registration, and be committed to continual professional development.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• UK-based experience within Adult Social Care.
• Understanding of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (July 2022).

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
• Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
• Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.
• Undertaking mental capacity assessments.
• Managing challenging and complex cases.

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team seeks a Social Worker to manage a diverse caseload and work across adults with mental health and disability needs. You’ll collaborate with care teams to support NHS CHC assessments and onward care planning after hospital discharge.

Applicants should have UK social care experience, a Social Work qualification with SWE registration, and be committed to continual professional development.