Job Opportunity: Adult Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Team
Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join our Discharge to Assess Team in Cumbria. As a crucial member of this team, you will play a primary role in preventing or delaying admissions into formal support services, ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate care in alignment with the Care Act and Continuing Health Care guidelines.
Responsibilities:
* Utilise expertise in discharge to assess processes to facilitate safe and timely discharges from acute and community hospitals.
* Work collaboratively across the health and social care system and with third sector and voluntary groups to enhance prevention interventions.
* Conduct short-term interventions and assessments using a strengths-based approach to ensure individuals are safe and supported.
Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in discharge to assess, care act, and continuing health care.
* Social work England registered
* DBS on Update service.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to promoting the well-being and independence of individuals.