Level 2 social worker in the Hospital Social Care Team at George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and St Cross Hospital, Rugby, for Warwickshire County Council. The core of the work is strengths-based assessment and care planning for older adults, their families and unpaid carers in an acute hospital setting. Distinct features include fast-paced discharge work, travel across north and south Warwickshire, and a weekend in every four on the rota. HCPC registration and a driving licence are essential; previous applicants need not apply.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of older adults, their families and unpaid carers
- Undertake and record robust assessments
- Produce care and support plans
- Provide a social work service to a highly professional standard
- Complete reviews after discharge, including in care homes
- Travel across north and south Warwickshire according to business need
- Communicate with customers, communities, health partners and agencies
- Work on own initiative in pressurised situations
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary health and social care team
- Take part in team meetings and other meetings set by the Team Manager or Service Manager
- Apply the strengths-based approach to new ways of working
Qualifications
- Professional social work qualification
Registration & licences
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Driving licence, essential for the role
Experience
- Adult social care experience
Skills & knowledge
- Good IT skills
- Making difficult decisions and working to tight deadlines
- Accurate spoken English to advise the public (fluency duty)
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Working five days in seven, including weekends on the rota
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team
Nice to have
- Hospital social care experience
- Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
What’s offered
- Generous pension scheme with employer contribution of around 19 per cent
- Agile working
- Generous annual leave
- Bank holidays plus an additional day at Christmas
- Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform
- Regular supervision from Team Managers
- Regular training provided by the council
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
