Job Title: Adults Social Worker
Location: Rochdale Borough Council
Teams: Hospital Discharge
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: On going
Hours: 37
Rate: £30
Office Use: 0009 0404 / 1
We are recruiting for two experienced Social Workers with recent experience of working within statutory hospital Adult Care teams, with Rochdale Borough Council.
You will be expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. To undertake duties expected of Social Workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached.
Our Hospital Discharge Flow Hub supports Rochdale residents with discharge arrangements, timely and safely to a suitable setting. We utilise various Discharge to Assess and re-ablement pathways to support individuals to maximise their independence away from the hospital setting, with a focus on discharge to the right place at the right time. The team is responsible for working with people to assess both the immediate and ongoing needs, in order to support a person in implementing their longer term care and support needs.
The team is located in the Middleton area to support discharge planning across the various hospital sites in and out of the borough as part of a multi-agency team to facilitate effective, safe and timely discharges.
What are we looking for?
To give you a feel for the role, we have outlined some of the core skills and attributes we are looking for but you can also find out more detailed information about the role in the job description attached below.
- Minimum of 2 years hospital social work experience.
- You will be an effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- You will be motivated and forward thinking, who can demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm
- You will be a team player
- You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- You will have excellent ICT skills and be able to use a range of packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- You will have a real attention for detail and be able to maintain accurate and detailed records using both manual and electronic systems.
- The ability to work within a fast paced environment is essential
- You will have experience and competence of completing assessments under the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act
Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:
- DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
- Social Work England registration
- Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
- Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
- Possess knowledge of service needs.
- Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
- Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
- Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises
Why Ashberry?
- Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
- Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
- Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
- £250 Referral bonus
If you feel this is the role for you please get in touch as we would love to hear from you!