Social Worker AEIT
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Job Description
Are you devoted to ensuring adults are discharged from hospital in a timely safe manner Are you driven by the desire to empower adults to realise their full potential Are you seeking a work environment that appreciates your efforts champions your growth and is led by approachable engaged leaders
Feedback from our peer review highlighted the high visibility of our leadership at Barnet a constant appreciated aspect mentioned by our staff. We foster a culture that emphasises learning and reflection encouraging quality assurance and peer learning eliminating any trace of a blame culture. Our successful staff retention strategy in a sector where national workforce retention is challenging is evidence of our positive work culture. An external audit also praised Barnets approach of continuous learning open discussions and practice evaluation. Our team members take pride in working for Barnet appreciating managerial support and valuing our effective supervision framework.
Our social care services at Barnet focus on strengthsbased practice promoting residents independence and potential. We respect their autonomy supporting them to remain in their homes where possible leading to residents positive testimonials about their Barnet social worker experiences.
If our work culture aligns with your career aspirations and you have the skills to support adults being discharged from hospital we invite you to apply.
As part of our supportive team you will work with individuals to facilitate quick safe hospital discharges. Once these individuals return to their community you will support them in leading the life they aspire to live placing their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
When required you will conduct complex individual assessments and safeguarding enquiries using the appropriate tools and techniques. This will ensure clear relevant proportionate and appropriate strategies are established to meet their identified outcomes.
You will work in partnership with adults their families carers advocates health colleagues and external organisations. Your goal is to provide appropriate professional social work support for adults with care and support needs transitioning from hospital to community living.
You may conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments in accordance with statutory guidance ensuring adults are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate capacity where possible.
- Hold relevant Social Work degree qualification and registered as a Social Worker with the Social Work England.
- Understanding and experience in working with vulnerable adults.
- Relevant experience in operating effectively as a practising Social Worker.
- Understanding and experience in operating with a comprehensive assessment framework including selfassessment.
- Experience in preparing clear and accurate correspondence reports and other written documentation.
- Record of high performance in successfully delivering a customerfocused service to demanding targets and objectives.
- Experience in actively and effectively participating in crossfunctional networks and local groups.
- 31 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Worklife balance options may include hybrid working flexitime job share home working parttime
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers supermarkets energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work eye care vouchers travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Responsibilities
Employment Type
Full-Time
