Social Worker - Home First Neighbourhood Team

Our hospital discharge services are undergoing an exciting transformation to support the residents of Oxfordshire in having their needs assessed and met in their own homes, rather than at a hospital bed side. Home First D2A, as a new service encourages creative thinking, ideas and innovations to support the development of the service from all our employees. As part of our team you will: Work closely with our reablement providers and the voluntary sector you will support and guide people to regain independence in their own home using a strength-based approach to goal planning during short term intermediate care provision. This intervention will be provided following discharge from hospital or to help prevent admission to hospital. Draw upon your skills and knowledge in activity analysis, assistive technology, aids and minor adaptations to support the reduction in formal care wherever possible. Moving and Handling skills will also be required., About you You are Always learning as a coordinator you will be supported with ongoing learning and development opportunities. Driven to do things differently to find creative solutions that problem solves with the person, rather than for the person. Willing to take responsibility, you are a self-leader with the ambition to lead your community in different areas of adult social care. Kind and caring, with an understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds. Advocating for equality and integrity in all you do, and with your strong communication skills you work collaboratively to achieve the best outcome. Any applicant will need to hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle

About Us At Oxfordshire County Council, you dont just work for us you learn, grow, and thrive with us. Whatever your career aspirations are in adult social care, were here to support and empower you to lead your growth from the front. Combined with a passion to do adult social care differently, our vision empowers you to play a lead role in helping people stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible and to deliver a genuine tailor-made approach to care. We support this by providing: Autonomy to do your role with an approach that supports The Oxfordshire Way. Job swap opportunities to explore different areas of adult social care. Stable leadership support and mentorship, with regular group and 1:1 supervision. Continuous opportunities to develop through the organisation. Because we know that when you thrive, the people you work with thrive.