Senior Social Worker

1 month ago

Colchester, United Kingdom NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB Full time

Job summary

Suffolk andNorth East Essex ICB (SNEE ICB) have an exciting opportunity for a substantiveor secondment position for an experienced Senior Social Worker. You would be involved in Continuing Healthcare assessments, case manage individualswho are eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, supporting the Discharge toAssess Model and carrying out safeguarding adult enquiries. We are a forwardthinking, motivated, friendly and award-winning team, and are looking forequally innovative, forward thinking, enthusiastic and confident social workerwho would like to join us.

We enjoy strong working relationshipswith our local authority colleagues who you will work with regularly. Youwill work closely with colleagues in other organisations such as the acutehospitals, community services, care providers and voluntary organisations, andwill build professional relationships to improve patient experience.

You are required to be a car driver andhave access to a car as you will regularly be assessing individuals across SNEEand occasionally out of county.

We would be happy to consider secondments, and a part time role at a minimum 30hrs/week.

Please note, due to the ongoing cost reduction programme and restructure underway at SNEE ICB (due to end in Summer 2024), prior consideration for this role may be given to existing staff who are affected by this programme and this role may be removed from the recruitment process at any time.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for coordinatingand carrying out comprehensive assessments and making eligibilityrecommendations using the appropriate local and national tools as defined inthe guidance for NHS CHC and NHS-FNC.

To collate data andevidence from comprehensive assessments to form reports.

Responsible forcompletion and review of person-centred, outcome-focussed care and supportplans for individuals deemed eligible for NHS funding, ensuring that the agreedpackage of care and support meet the individuals assessed needs.

To support individualsto access Personal Health Budgets to manage their care and support.

To carry out reviews ofcare and support and eligibility for NHS funding where required.

To support with thelocal resolution process where eligibility decisions have been challenged.

To carry out MentalCapacity Assessments and make Best Interests Decisions as appropriate, in linewith relevant legislation.

To support with and beinvolved in the process of making applications to the Court of Protection orResponsible Body for authorisation of Deprivation of Liberty, includingconsideration of the necessity and proportionality of proposed deprivations.

To provide clinicaladvice and support to care homes and home care providers.

About us

The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £ per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.

In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Asan NHS CHC Senior Social Worker Coordinator you will provide quality, evidencebased assessments, social work advice and support primarily for service usersfrom the age of 18 to determine eligibility for NHS CHC and NHS Funded NursingCare (FNC) ensuring their needs are identified and met in accordance with theNational Framework for NHS CHC and NHS FNC.

CaseManagement is an intrinsic function of the role with the aim of supportingindividuals with complex needs and their families/carers in accessing the mostappropriate care to meet their identified needs, including supporting withPersonal Health Budgets (PHBs) and preparation of person-centred care andsupport plans. Case management will focus on ensuring all commissioned packagesof care are safe, of high quality, meet identified outcomes, and represent bestvalue for money in line with the ICBs Equity and Choice Policy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of carrying out care act/care assessments for patients with complex needs. Experience of person-centred care planning for patients with complex health and social care needs. Experience working in a complex MDT environment. Awareness of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation. Demonstrable experience and knowledge of current key policies and priorities within the NHS and Social Care. An understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its application. Good working knowledge of Adult Safeguarding.

Desirable

Experience in a social work role within NHS Continuing Healthcare/NHS-funded Nursing Care. Experience and understanding of commissioning for complex health needs in the context of NHS Continuing Healthcare. High level of knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care and its implementation.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England. Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Academic or professional qualification at degree level or working towards.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information to a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent report writing skills. Able to prioritise and to work effectively on own initiative. Excellent time management skills. Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills enabling effective communication with patients, professionals, colleagues, partner agencies, providers and carers. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Able to concentrate for long periods of time, analysing and checking complex information. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden and/or competing demands Proficient in the use of IT systems and typing.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiasm for the role. Confident. Ability to work as a team member and independently. Car driver must hold a current driving licence. Willingness to work in a flexible manner including travel on a day to day basis locally, regionally and on occasion nationally.

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