Social Worker in London

The Discharge and Assessment Team (DAT) plays a vital role in the management of complex discharges from hospital settings, working with Social Work, OT staff and other professionals to provide a holistic and person-centred assessment and care management approach in line with the Delayed Transfer of Care Act and the 2014 Care Act.

Successful applicants will be expected to hold and manage a varied caseload. The post holder will be required to carry out Care Act assessments, complete support planning, develop long-term support arrangements, undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Best Interest Assessments, and will be required to undertake reviews for customers both during and post hospital admissions.

As a team of Social Workers, Social Care Officers and Discharge Access Officers, we provide a frontline service to a wide range of customers over the age of 18 with a spectrum of different social and health care needs, including customers with physical impairment, sensory loss, learning disabilities, older adults and dementia, all of whom have presented to hospital. Successful candidates will ensure that the team analyse risks and facilitate timely discharges from hospital, supporting customers and their families to develop innovative and creative strength-based support plans to facilitate successful and safe discharges from an acute setting.

We are looking for candidates who have at least 3 years post-qualification experience, can problem solve, prioritise work quickly in a pressurised environment, identify risk, completed ASYE and build effective professional relationships. You must have excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and social work methods, models and theories. You also must have the ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals to attain the best possible outcomes. You need to be able to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working.

Newham Council can offer you excellent personal and development opportunities. You will receive a competitive salary, an additional £3,000 annual Market Supplement payment for Qualified Social Workers and access to a range of Council staff offers and discounts including subsidised leisure passes. You will also benefit from a supportive team working environment, regular and accessible supervision, and good access to management support. You will also have access to an array of professional development opportunities underpinned by an annual performance appraisal scheme linking your learning and development needs.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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