Job Details
Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge.
Requirement to come into the office to support duty once a week
Hospital Discharge Planning: Lead on social work assessments for complex hospital discharges, ensuring timely and effective planning in line with national and local guidance (e.g., Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model).
Strengths-Based Assessment: Undertake comprehensive social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, identifying individuals' strengths, assets, and desired outcomes.
Risk Management: Conduct robust risk assessments to ensure safe discharge and ongoing safety in the community, escalating concerns appropriately.
Care Planning & Coordination: Develop, implement, and review personalised care and support plans, coordinating a range of services including reablement, intermediate care, community equipment, adaptations, and long-term care where necessary.
Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively and proactively with NHS colleagues (ward staff, therapists, discharge coordinators), reablement teams, GPs, housing providers, voluntary sector organisations, and other agencies to ensure seamless transitions of care.
Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with Dorset Council's policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults.
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Best Interests: Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, undertaking mental capacity assessments and making Best Interests decisions where required, in partnership with individuals and their representatives.
Duty & Prioritisation: Manage a busy caseload effectively, prioritising work to meet urgent discharge demands and deadlines.Requirements as a Social Worker include:
SWE Registration
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:
Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully placeInterested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates