At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and support decision-making in social care.
- Company: Southend City Council, committed to high-quality, person-centred practice.
- Benefits: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working available; minimum 2 days on-site at the Civic Centre.
- Why this job: Enhance your skills and influence strategic decision-making in health and social care.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification, registered with Social Work England, and CHC experience.
The predicted salary is between 39161 - 47863 £ per year.
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a CHC Lead (Qualified Social Worker) within a 12-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes and frameworks. They will be required to attend and actively participate in Decision Support Tool (DST) meetings, ensuring robust representation of social care perspectives. Provide appropriate professional challenges and disputes where required, supporting fair and evidence-based decision-making.
Acting as the consultative resource for social work colleagues, they will offer advice and guidance on CHC matters, support best practice and consistency across Adult Social Care in relation to CHC. The post-holder will report to the Level 9 CHC Lead and work closely with health and social care partners. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
This is a rewarding and developmental role, ideally for someone looking to build specialist expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare while contributing to high-quality, person-centred practice. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills, influence decision-making at a strategic level, and play a key role in strengthening integrated working between health and social care. We welcome applications from motivated and experienced social workers who are keen to expand their professional expertise.
What you'll need to succeed:
- To be successful in this position, you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.
- You must have knowledge and experience of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes along with current experience of working in the Adult Social Care sector and have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels.
- You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.
- You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries.
What you'll get in return:
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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