Adults Social Worker.3876

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced social worker to join our Home Safe Hospital Discharge team in Northumberland. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social worker to join our enthusiastic Home Safe Hospital Discharge Service across Blyth and the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, which will also include facilitating out of area hospitaldischarges from North Tyneside and Newcastle hospitals. The posts will be 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.Whilst the post will predominantly be based at one site, we will require the successful candidate to be flexible in providing service cover at other hospitals across the County.About the role We are passionate about keeping vulnerable adults safe, while respecting and protecting their individual needs, aspirations and integrity, both mental and physical. You will work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills to comprehensively assess complex psychosocial need, set objectives, develop care plans and deliver appropriate interventionsto facilitate safe hospital discharges.Hospital Discharge isnt easy, but its effectiveness is its own reward and supporting people to access the correct level of support when they leave hospital is rewarding. Our social workers and care managers always remember that people are the experts of their own lives, and it is our role to work alongside them to identify strengths-based and outcomes-focused solutions. We work in a way that enhances individual involvement, choice and control as part of improving quality of life, wellbeing and safety. We are looking for someone with driveand determination to make a difference, the ability to maintain and forge positive relationships with colleagues in the Primary and Secondary health is important. Essential requirements: Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) Be registered with Social Work England Have a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience A thorough knowledge of Safeguarding Adults. Ideally you will be working in the field of adult social work, be able to demonstrate an understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and know how to applySafeguarding thresholds and criteria. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact Sue Straker or Andrea Marr on .For further information please see the attached job description and person specification here.Who is NCCOur Vision is: To make Norhtumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive.We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including;- Band 8 Salary starting from £33,486 (rising to £37,568)- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles- Car Leasing SchemePlease visit: https://About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.For further information:The closing date is 31st August 2022 at midnight.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applications who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the jobtitle you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustmentsto enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know