Social Worker (Continuing Healthcare)

Hampshire County Council, Abbots Worthy, Hampshire

Social Worker (Continuing Healthcare)

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Hampshire County Council, Abbots Worthy, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 13 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 87cd7a7927f94b5cb22fe99791f1ef04

Full Job Description

  • Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital.
  • Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014.
  • Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments.
  • Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment.
  • Undertaking mental capacity assessments.
  • Managing challenging and complex cases., Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.

    Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). We would welcome applicants wanting to complete their ASYE.
  • UK based experience within Adult Social Care.
  • Experience and / or knowledge of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised).
  • A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.
  • Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services statutory duties.
  • Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours.

    This is a hybrid role (home and office working) with your office base being the closest Hampshire County Council office to your home address. This role requires travel across Hampshire and working 20% of your week in office. The team meets once a month in Basingstoke.