Bury Council has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Integrated Discharge Hospital Team to work full-time based in Bury, Greater Manchester.
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Working Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,938– £39,513 per annum
The Council is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees to uphold this dedication. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check via the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level.
Benefits of the role
* Convenient Parking: Complimentary car parking pass
* Professional Fee Coverage: Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration fees.
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible and adaptable working arrangements to encourage and help you to fulfil a healthy work-life balance
* Educational Incentives: Receive a reward of up to £1000 upon successful completion of the practice educator program for social work students
* Training and Development: Access to extensive training programs
* Health and Fitness Benefits: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships and access to salary sacrifice schemes
* Generous Leave Policy: Attractive annual leave allowance with the benefit of Greater Manchester Combined Authority continuous service commitment.
* Financial Security: Participation in a highly competitive local government pension scheme.
Main Duties as a Social Worker
* Conduct detailed assessments of patients’ social care needs in preparation for discharge, considering their physical, mental, and emotional well‑being.
* Develop personalised, outcome-focused care and support plans that promote independence, recovery, and long‑term well‑being.
* Involve patients, their families, and carers in decision‑making, ensuring their preferences are central to the discharge planning process.
* Work in partnership with hospital staff, community health professionals, and care providers to ensure patients are discharged safely and without unnecessary delay.
* Coordinate and arrange necessary support services, such as home care, residential placements, or community health services, based on the individual’s needs.
* Assess risks to patient safety and well‑being in the discharge process and ensure that all potential risks are mitigated through appropriate interventions.
* Take immediate action in safeguarding cases to protect vulnerable adults, following the appropriate policies and procedures.
Key Requirements for this role
* Must possess a recognised social work qualification
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experience in hospital discharge or a related setting.
* Strong understanding of health and social care legislation, guidance, and policy.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
* Proficient in liaising with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Competence in maintaining accurate records and using IT systems.
Contact
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We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Why Bury?
Bury Council is community-focused and dedicated to empowering both its residents and Social Workers. Joining the team means working in a supportive environment where professional growth is encouraged. The Council offers flexible working arrangements, balancing time between the office, home, and the community.
Bury is committed to equality, valuing the unique skills and experiences of all individuals. The Council guarantees interviews for disabled people, care leavers, armed forces personnel (including veterans and reservists), and carers, provided they meet essential criteria.
Supportive, progressive, and community-focused
Including: Aspiring Managers Programme and accredited Best Interests Assessor training and opportunities to develop new and specialist skills.
Rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus an additional day of leave over the Christmas period and the option to buy an additional 10 days on top of that.
Flexible Working
37 hour full time working week with a range of opportunities to work flexibly which they're happy to discuss.
Work-life Balance
A range of flexible and adaptable working initiatives to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Work, live and thrive in Bury Council
Bury offers a strong sense of community, making it ideal for social workers. With various local charities and support services, it provides opportunities to engage with and support vulnerable groups in a collaborative environment. The town also boasts affordable living compared to nearby Manchester, with great transport links to the city and easy access to nearby countryside. Bury combines convenience, a welcoming community, and a balanced lifestyle, making it the perfect place to live and practice.
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