An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Short-Term Services Team. We are currently recruiting for two full‑time positions and one part‑time position. The part‑time role is for 0.8 FTE (29.5 hours per week).
These vacancies are open to both progressed and non‑progressed Social Workers.
About the role
The Short‑Term Services teams are aligned with Leighton and Macclesfield Hospitals and work in partnership with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and East Cheshire NHS Trust. The service undertakes proportionate assessments to support timely hospital discharge, working alongside hospital therapists to assess short‑term care and support needs, and developing person‑centred recovery and support plans with individuals and their families or carers, including reablement and equipment provision. The team also manages patient flow through discharge pathways and supports individuals where safeguarding risks are identified, working closely with health colleagues.
Key responsibilities
* Undertake adult needs assessments in line with the Care Act (2014).
* Manage and respond to safeguarding concerns.
* Apply the Mental Capacity Act (2005) to assess capacity and make best‑interest decisions.
* Deliver person‑centred and evidence‑based practice.
* Manage a diverse and complex caseload.
* Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and wider Adult Social Care Teams.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of adult social care frameworks.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work autonomously within policies and professional standards.
* Effective time management and organisational skills for caseload management.
* A proactive and self‑motivated approach.
Benefits
* Enhanced annual leave – Start with 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, growing to 39 days after five years of service.
* Purchase of annual leave – Up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, pro‑rated for part‑time staff.
* Flexible working pattern – 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with flexi‑time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible.
* Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car with no credit checks or deposits.
* White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Purchase home and electronic items through a salary sacrifice scheme.
* Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with a career average pension, with contributions built at 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
* Cycle to work scheme – Save 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings.
* Employee assistance programme – Access a free, confidential assistance service.
* Discounted gym membership – Corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including: gym, swim and group fitness at all 16 facilities; off‑peak racket sports; athletics tracks; sauna/steam/spa.
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future – together.
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