Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £24.24 - £27.07Candidates will be assessed on the basis of appropriate relevant experience and qualifications and salary placed within the advertised scale.
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Thursday, 09:00-17:00Friday, 09:00-16:00Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.To start asap.We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Practitioner interested in the challenges of working in our Hospital Discharge Team and who can bring their knowledge, skills and experience.
The team is based within East Lothian Community Hospital and works closely with NHS colleagues.The role of the team is to assess adults in hospital who may require to move into a care home or support on discharge home and also provides a review and adult protection service to adults living in care homes.
The Senior Practitioner acts as a line manager within the team, overseeing the work of Social Workers and CCWs and providing supervision and support.
Ideally , we are looking for someone with experience of working in hospital and community settings with a sound knowledge of self-diected support and resources available to support people in their own homesEast Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership are committed to ensuring that we meet the needs of service users effectively and appropriately.
This post is critical in supporting the Partnership to fulfil essential statutory functions in relation to their work with clients, carers and families.East Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership serves a diverse, semi-rural community of around , people.
Excellent road and rail links make us easily accessible.
However due to the rural location it is essential that post holders have a driving license.If you wish to discuss this post please contact the Team Manager Alison Vikis on .Home / Hybrid Working ConsiderationApplications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council's Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found