Salary: £42,852 - £44,904 (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement)
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of social work? We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team.
Positioned in three acute hospitals, our teams provide crucial advice, assessments, and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach.
As a key team member, you will conduct complex assessments, serve as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding cases, and apply expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014.
Bring at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience and Social Work England registration, confidently offering peer supervision and support to fellow social workers and Social Care Practitioners.
Your commitment, coupled with first‑class knowledge of relevant legislation, will drive the positive change we aim to achieve.
Main duties of the job
Overview – Job Purpose
To undertake social work / social care assessment with customers to support the discharge planning process.
To plan for the provision of support and / or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible fulfilling their individual potential.
To support carers to continue in their role.
To deliver this service in accordance with the statutory responsibilities as set out within NHS & Social Care Legislation; and the eligibility criteria for the service as agreed by Wiltshire Council. To ensure that the primary responsibility of safeguarding vulnerable adults is delivered in accordance with the law and local policy and guidance.
To provide professional supervision and support to Level 2 Social Workers and Customer Coordinators, working within the same locality/ environment.
To uphold standards of practice for Social Workers as registered with Social Work England and in accordance with Codes of Conduct.
Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives and discover a truly challenging and rewarding role in our beautiful county.
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Job responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To undertake person‑centred assessments (including Mental Capacity Assessments) with customers and to plan for the provision of support and/ or services with customers in order to assist them meet their outcomes and to live as independently as possible, fulfilling their individual potential.
To ensure accurate and timely recording of all information / assessment activity onto the Social Care records database in accordance with work targets set by the Hospital Team Manager and Supervisor.
To gather sufficient information about customers in order to be able to accurately assess their needs against eligibility criteria.
To ensure that local knowledge about universally available services is up to date including what is available within the voluntary and community sector, as well as the Departments commissioned and contracted services and to signpost/advocate for customers accordingly.
To have a well‑developed understanding of assessment and the management of risks for individuals and to be able to apply Council policy and support customers to manage risk appropriately.
To identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk and to act in accordance with the Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures. To be able to undertake the Investigating Officer role in accordance with Departments Safeguarding policies and procedures.
To participate in Specialist Response/Duty Rota enabling access to services to work effectively, making decisions about risk, eligibility and priority.
To work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, with health and social care colleagues to ensure effective communication/information sharing and to support assessment/decision making process.
To ensure that Council corporate and departmental Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.
To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.
To fully engage and prepare for own supervision and appraisal through self‑evaluation, ensuring that continual professional development is evidenced.
To be an ambassador for the Council and the department at all times, always representing the Council positively, professionally and appropriately at meetings with customers, external partners and agencies.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification.
* Evidence of giving informal supervision.
* Well‑developed interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with people in a variety of ways and levels.
* Ability to utilise a range of Microsoft and Electronic Social Care record software.
* A self‑starter, well‑organised person who is passionate about delivery of high quality customer centric services.
* Ability to work with others in a developmental way
* Must be able to write clear, complex and accurate reports
* ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence).
* Evidence of giving formal supervision and appraisal.
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with, and the safeguarding of, vulnerable adults.
* Knowledge and understanding of Health & Social Care legislation and wider policy context.
* Evidenced experience of professional and personal development following achievement of professional qualification, likely to be a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification.
* Qualified Practice Teacher
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£42,852 to £44,904 a year (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement)
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