At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults in hospital discharges and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Company: Join Peterborough City Council's friendly and inclusive Transfer of Care Team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, discounts, additional leave options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your social work career.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered social worker with a full driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 29970 - 36483 £ per year.
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to take your social work career to the next level? If you're a qualified social worker looking for an exciting new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
All about our Team
At Peterborough City Council's Transfer of Care Team, we believe in the power of change and the importance of community. We are looking for enthusiastic social workers to join our friendly, fun, and cake-loving team! Our team provides essential support for adult service users, ensuring safe and timely discharges from hospital. Working closely with Peterborough City Hospitals multi-disciplinary teams, you will enable discharges within the Discharge to Assess framework.
Responsibilities
- Provide essential support for adult service users, ensuring safe and timely discharges from hospital.
- Work closely with Peterborough City Hospitals multi-disciplinary teams to enable discharges within the Discharge to Assess framework.
Qualifications
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Completed the AYSE.
- In-depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance, as well as national policy and practice developments.
- Full driver's licence and ability to travel between different locations.
- Willingness to learn new things and maintain own continuing professional development.
Benefits
- Relocation costs subject to terms and conditions.
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts, Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
- Option to buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rated).
- Access to car lease scheme.
- Flexibility to take bank holidays.
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions to pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
- Access to development opportunities, including apprenticeships.
- Paid volunteering hours each year.
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Opportunities for Employee Recognition Awards.
Commitments
We are proud to be an equal-opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from under-represented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued. We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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At Peterborough City Council's Transfer of Care Team, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our team not only enjoys a friendly culture filled with fun and cake but also offers numerous benefits such as flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to an Employee Benefits Platform that enhances your work-life balance. Join us in our mission to support adult service users and experience a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.
