Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Medway Council in recruiting a Social Worker to join their Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service that plays a vital role in supporting people through hospital discharge and recovery. You'll become part of a supportive and professional team committed to delivering person-centred outcomes through a strengths-based approach. <h2 style="text-align: justify;">What's on Offer?</h2> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A competitive salary of £39,823</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">£3,000 annual retention payment </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">£1,000 Golden Hello payment following successful completion of probation</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Essential Car User Status</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ongoing professional development opportunities</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supportive and experienced management team</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Opportunity to work within an integrated health and social care environment</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Diverse and rewarding caseloads across acute and community settings</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A collaborative and supportive team culture</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Career development within a progressive Adult Social Care service</li> </ul> Please note: This position requires the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days per week. <h2 style="text-align: justify;">About the Role</h2> As part of the Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team, you will support adults through the discharge process, helping to ensure safe and timely transitions from hospital settings into the community. Key responsibilities include: <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working across acute hospitals, non-acute hospitals and community settings </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supporting the delivery of the Discharge to Assess model to ensure effective and timely hospital discharges</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Completing strengths-based assessments and care planning to promote independence and wellbeing</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborating closely with health professionals, council colleagues and partner agencies to achieve person-centred outcomes</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensuring available resources are utilised effectively to meet assessed needs</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Working in accordance with relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintaining high professional standards while delivering effective social work intervention</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable adults at all times</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify;">About You</h2> To be considered for this position, you will have: <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Registration with Social Work England</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying Social Work experience</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience within Adult Social Care, hospital discharge or community-based services</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong assessment, communication and partnership-working skills</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A commitment to person-centred and strengths-based practice</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: justify;">Apply Now</h2> If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive and innovative Adult Social Care service, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or <a href="mailto:Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com">Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com</a> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"

Social Worker - Hospital Discharge