Overview
Social Worker – Older Persons Team – Leicester, £34 per hour, hourly, ongoing contract.
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting older people in Leicester? We have an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Older Persons Team in Leicester. The role offers a 30-hour contract with typical hours between 8:30 and 17:00, with a rate of £34 per hour. This role supports adults with physical health conditions and older people with dementia, including facilitating discharges from mental health wards. You will provide longer-term support to those receiving adult social care living in the west of the city or whose GP is part of the primary care network in the West. Hybrid working is available with face-to-face team interactions once every four weeks and flexible supervision.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate: £34 per hour.
* Flexible 30-hour schedule between 8:30 and 17:00 to support work-life balance.
* Hybrid working environment with in-person meetings roughly once per week.
* Professional growth: experience in social work within the UK with a dedicated team supporting older adults.
* Vibrant location: Leicester offers culture, history, and leisure opportunities.
What you will do
* Perform comprehensive assessments of older adults and individuals with physical health conditions.
* Coordinate and support the discharge planning process for older adults from mental health wards.
* Provide ongoing care and support management for adults receiving social care.
* Collaborate with healthcare providers in the West area of the city to ensure cohesive primary care support.
* Attend face-to-face team meetings every four weeks to discuss strategies and share insights.
* Adapt supervision to match both your needs and those of your clients, promoting a flexible support structure.
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in social work
* Current Social Work England registration
* Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker
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