Social Worker Hospitals
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Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
- This role involves conducting social work and social care assessments to support the discharge planning process. The position aims to plan and arrange support services to help individuals achieve their outcomes live independently and reach their potential. It is crucial to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with legislation and local policies. The role also includes providing professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators.
Responsibilities
- Conduct person-centered assessments including Mental Capacity Assessments and develop support plans.
- Accurately record all assessment activities in the Social Care records database within agreed timescales.
- Gather sufficient information to assess needs against eligibility criteria and direct individuals to appropriate services.
- Apply risk management principles and safeguarding procedures acting as Investigating Officer when required.
- Participate in duty rota and make decisions on risk eligibility and priority.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure effective communication and decision-making.
Requirements
- Essential Experience Required
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in adult social care.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Social Care legislation and safeguarding procedures.
- Experience in risk assessment and management of complex cases.
- Ability to provide informal supervision and support to colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including report writing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic social care record systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in adult social care.
- Essential Qualifications Required
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post-qualifying learning and development.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post-qualifying learning and development.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Enhanced DBS required.
- HCPC required
Required Skills:
To undertake social work and social care assessments with customers to support the discharge planning process. Plan and arrange provision of support and services to help individuals meet their outcomes live independently and fulfill their potential. Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable adults in line with legislation and local policy. Provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators
Required Education:
To undertake social work and social care assessments with customers to support the discharge planning process. Plan and arrange provision of support and services to help individuals meet their outcomes live independently and fulfill their potential. Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable adults in line with legislation and local policy. Provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
