Social Worker Hospital Discharge Assessment Team x2

3 weeks ago

WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom North Somerset Council Full time

Are you looking for the opportunity to join a welcoming, progressive hospital discharge Social Work team? As a result of new projects to provide a Social Work presence in our acute hospitals and in a multi-agency admission avoidance team, we are looking for experienced Social Workers to join us.

About the role

Our Hospital Discharge Assessment Team (HDAT) provides adult social care support, in line with the Care Act 2014 and with regard to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to residents of North Somerset who have ongoing social care needs and are:

  • Preparing to leave hospital after an in-patient stay,
  • Preparing to leave the community-based Discharge to Assess (D2A) service following a recent hospital discharge,
  • Preparing to leave the Reablement Service following a recent hospital and D2A discharge.

The team consists of Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, an Occupational Therapist and Adult Social Care Workers. Staff undertake Care Act assessments, and mental capacity and best interest assessments. Staff identify eligible needs and produce care and support plans to ensure a person's needs are met effectively for the longer term. Staff advocate for the individual whilst working positively with family members and carers, together with other professionals involved with the person, for the best outcomes. Staff work proactively in a strengths-based way to ensure people are also able to draw on their own abilities and support networks for a quality of life, in addition to care provision. Staff work hard in a fast-paced environment to support timely discharge with minimal days lost.

Our team follows the mobile worker model, which means that desk time is shared between working from home and in our office base in Clevedon (soon to be moving to Weston-super-Mare). Most of the assessment work is undertaken in the community, in care homes or in people's own homes.

You will also be part of a rota to provide a Social Work presence in the acute hospitals that serve our area, to support the "Home First" model in the Transfer of Care Hubs to facilitate effective discharges and to assess where needs are particularly complex and unable to be supported through the usual health D2A routes. Staff are using skills, knowledge and expertise to help system partners explore appropriate and timely options; to enable people to return to a maximised quality of life following the disruption of an acute ill health episode and a hospital admission.

HDAT prides itself in its commitment to the service users and the service. We are proactive and take a whole team approach for decisions and developments, and actively support staff development in learning and career progression.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or being able to provide an alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About you

The successful candidate will:

  • A recognised qualification in Social Work (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • Experience working within Adult Social Care, preferably within a locality or community setting.
  • Strong assessment and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and empowerment for service users.

Further details can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why North Somerset Council?

We understand working for a local authority is more than just a job. We want to ensure our employees remain passionate about what they do and enjoys their time at North Somerset. Whether that means you want training and development opportunities or a flexible working arrangement to fit around family commitments, we will work with you to ensure you are getting the best out of your employment.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days per year. Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Paul Obrey, HDAT Team Manager, on or .

Anticipated interview date: Week beginning 05th August 2024.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Somerset Council – Open, Fairer, Greener.

Please note: We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

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