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

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake social work / social care assessment with customers to support the discharge planning process. To plan for the provision of support and / or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential. To support carers to continue in their role. To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council. To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance. To provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators, working within the same locality/ environment. To uphold standards of practice for Social Workers as registered with Social Work England and in accordance with Codes of Conduct.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

To undertake person-centred assessments (including Mental Capacity Assessments) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible, fulfilling their individual potential. To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Hospital Team Manager and Supervisor.

To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.

To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately. To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures. To be able to undertake the Investigating Officer role in accordance with Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.

To participate in Specialist Response/Duty Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support assessment/decision making process.

To ensure that Council corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.

To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.

To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake social work / social care assessment with customers to support the discharge planning process. To plan for the provision of support and / or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential. To support carers to continue in their role. To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council. To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance. To provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators, working within the same locality/ environment. To uphold standards of practice for Social Workers as registered with Social Work England and in accordance with Codes of Conduct.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

To undertake person-centred assessments (including Mental Capacity Assessments) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible, fulfilling their individual potential. To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information/assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Hospital Team Manager and Supervisor.

To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria. To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.

To have a well-developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately. To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures. To be able to undertake the Investigating Officer role in accordance with Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.

To participate in Specialist Response/Duty Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support assessment/decision making process.

To ensure that Council corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.

To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.

To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self-evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.

To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
  • Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification.
  • Evidence of giving informal supervision.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
  • Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software.
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer- centric services.
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
  • Fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Qualified Practice Teacher.
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
  • Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
  • Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post-qualification.
  • Evidence of giving informal supervision.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
  • Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software.
  • A self-starter, well organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer- centric services.
  • Ability to work with others in a developmental way.
  • Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports.
  • Fluent in English.

Desirable

  • Qualified Practice Teacher.
  • ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
  • Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).