Job summary
Due to retirement, relocation, and career progression we now have vacancies for Experienced Social Workers to come and join the Ageing Well service supporting hospital discharge services in the South & West of Wiltshire.
If you are a qualified Social Worker looking for somewhere to thrive then why not consider Wiltshire Councils Hospital Discharge Service where they employ qualified, experienced, enthusiastic, and committed people.
Main duties of the job
You will hold a caseload and undertake complex assessments to facilitate discharges from both the acute hospital setting and D2A, as well as undertaking the Investigating Officer role in safeguarding cases. Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014 is essential, and you will have experience in applying these legislative frameworks, as well as supporting others to apply the principles of the Act(s). As a team, we are keen to work on the basis of Home First always striving to support the customer to return to their own home on discharge wherever possible.
Please note that the role involves making visits to customers in care homes, hospital (Salisbury District Hospital), and in their own homes. There are office bases in Bourne Hill council offices and in Salisbury District Hospital and staff can also work from home for the desk-based aspects of the role.
About us
Our offer to you
- Working patterns to fit your life and commitments, including flexible working options from across Wiltshire including working from home
- Provide free parking in the locality of most of our hubs and use of a pool car scheme
- A laptop so you can work flexibly from any location across the county enabling you to be more effective and flexible in your practice
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 after 5 years service, as well as the option to purchase an additional 20 days
- We have a variety of progression opportunities within an established and supportive team who will provide monthly reflective supervision and management feedback in a culture of learning and development
- An attractive rewards package with an excellent range of discounted products and services with national and local retailers via our Wiltshire Rewards scheme
- Employee wellbeing services and family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
- Discounted leisure membership
- Enrolment into an excellent local government pension scheme
Date posted
21 March 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,067 to £40,056 a year (Inclusive of market supplement)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
F0041-23-0924
Job locations
Wiltshire Council
Bourne Hill
Salisbury
SP1 3UZ