Social Worker - Post-Discharge & Independence (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave up to 32 days + holidays

Hybrid working

Season ticket loan

Career development and learning

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Tax-free bikes

Job summary

The London Borough of Enfield is seeking a Social Worker to join the Assessment and Prevention Hub within the Older People and Physical Disabilities Service. You will carry out strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred support plans and help adults after hospital discharge to remain independent at home.

Collaborating with occupational therapists, social care assessors and families, you will support pathways across community settings and post-discharge steps, while fulfilling Trusted

Qualifications

• Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
• Experience with adult health and social care assessments preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out timely strengths-based assessments, reviews and short-term case management
• Develop person-centred support plans matched to the level of care and intervention needed
• Support adults after hospital discharge, illness, rehabilitation, recuperation or a decline in health at home
• Complete assessments and support planning in community settings, step-down beds, flexi flats, residential placements and post-discharge pathways
• Work closely with health professionals, community partners and families to achieve positive outcomes
• Act as a Trusted Assessor, including assessing for and providing minor aids and adaptations

Skills

Strengths-based assessment

Care Act 2014 knowledge

Safeguarding

Personal budgets

Continuing Healthcare

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Partnership working

Trusted Assessor duties

Job description

The London Borough of Enfield is seeking a Social Worker to join the Assessment and Prevention Hub within the Older People and Physical Disabilities Service. You will carry out strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred support plans and help adults after hospital discharge to remain independent at home.

Collaborating with occupational therapists, social care assessors and families, you will support pathways across community settings and post-discharge steps, while fulfilling Trusted