Social Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Hospital Discharge Team where you can be at the forefront of supporting people within both hospital and community care settings. The role supports facilitating discharges from RDUH and assessing the service users care needs once they have been discharged.We have adopted the Discharge to Assess Model which is facilitating complex discharges from the hospital. You will be based at Royal Devon University Hospital, supporting patient discharge from hospital as well as assessing service users post-discharge to formulate long-term care arrangements. You will be working collaboratively with our hospital and community-based colleagues and within a whole integrated system.This role would suit a Social Worker looking for a fast paced and varied role that will include the completion of strengths-based Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, ongoing care and support planning, and Court of Protection work. You will also have the opportunity to support and advocate for service users on end of life and Continuing Healthcare pathways.The nature of this work requires you to be highly organised with strong recording skills. You should be an effective communicator both verbally and through written formats, able to prioritise workload, manage conflict effectively, be flexible and enthusiastic, have good time management skills, and be able to work under complex and challenging situations. You need to be IT literate and willing to develop your skills. You will be committed to equality and diversity, to good customer service, and to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence, access to a car and be able to cover a large geographical area (exceptions may apply under the Equality Act 2010). You will be required to be available for Saturday working (approximately 1 Saturday required every 10 weeks). You will receive a day off in lieu for Saturday working and an enhanced rate of pay.You must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE) You will be conducting comprehensive assessments of individual's needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload, triaging referrals and making informed decisions. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social care statutory duties and a commitment in demonstrating our values and behaviours.Social Worker Career Pathway We have implemented the first phase of a new Social Worker Career Pathway within our Adults Services, with our vacancies available at the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) levels. Our Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker roles align with the national , which provides a robust structure for all local authorities to use as a way of standardising professional capabilities and provides a clear career pathway. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide you with an achievable, clear pathway for your career; to enable you as a practitioner to reflect and identify your own practice and development on the PCF pathway. If successful in being shortlisted for interview, your experience, skills and knowledge, will be assessed against the PCF domains and if found appointable, this will determine your appointment to either the Social Worker (Grade F) or Experienced Social Worker level (Grade G). With on-going learning and support from your line manager, those appointed as a Social Worker will be able to evidence incremental learning and submit an application in due course for progression to the Experienced Social Worker (Grade G) via a portfolio of supporting evidence against the PCF framework. What we can offer you  We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers. We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service. Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview) Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme. As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Worker has never been more attractive. If you are currently living, working or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances, relocation support of up to £10,000, may be available. Visa sponsorship may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.Please note: At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.Please click Apply Now to see the Job DescriptionDCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our .  -The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the .