Social Worker

Adult Social Care Older People and Safeguarding Services Ref: 000205 Contract: Permanent Salary: £37,938 - £41,511 per annum (Grade 7) Hours: 36.66 per week Based : based at Royal Oldham Hospital & Enablement bed-based units.
Closing Date : Sunday 8th December 2024 Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC Role Overview: Oldham Council has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to take up the role of Social Worker within our integrated discharge team.
The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive team to provide assessments of need, care and support planning, and review, that takes a strengths-based approach, with individuals who may have a range of social care needs, their families, and informal carers.
At Oldham Council we are focussed on achieving positive outcomes for people with health and social care needs including: Supporting people to be more in control of their lives Having a health and social care system that is geared towards wellbeing and the prevention of ill health.
Providing access to health services at home and in the community Providing social care that works with health and voluntary services to support people to look after themselves and each other.
These are exciting times as we design an integrated approach that is seamless and mapped around people.
If you are looking for a new challenge, are motivated, person-focussed, and passionate about shaping the future of health and social care services, Oldham Council is the organisation for you.
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Social Worker to support patients to be discharged from hospital under the D2A model.
You will be qualified to degree level and be SW England registered.
Your main duties will be to provide an assessment, support planning and review service, underpinned by professional knowledge and legislation in order to ensure that: Complex individuals are supported appropriately including undertaking mental capacity assessments and best interest processes.
Vulnerable adults are safeguarded and are supported to live well with risk.
Strength based conversations that result in person centred outcomes and support requirements are identified, and.
People are encouraged and enabled to live healthy and independent lives.
These are times of unprecedented and exciting changes in Oldham and as such we require people who are resilient, thrive under pressure and are driven to deliver the best outcomes for residents of Oldham.
In return you will receive a competitive salary, access to staff benefits and discounts (with lots of local and national companies) and comprehensive development opportunities.
You will receive high levels of support through professional supervision.
In addition, if you would like an informal discussion about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Diana Eldred at ****** or on 07850 298854.
Key Responsibilities: To prepare for social work contact and involvement, including reviewing case notes, liaising with others for additional information and evaluating information.
To undertake the assessment of support needs for Service Users, Carers and Families, where their circumstances may be difficult and unstable, and assist in screening referrals.
To develop/ assist to develop Care & Support Plans for Service Users.
To produce, deliver, evaluate, and update Care & Support Plans and packages, in order to resolve practical and emotional social care, health and well-being difficulties.
To be proactive with respect to Safeguarding issues and following relevant policies and procedures if abuse is suspected.
To identify, assess and manage risks to Service Users, Carers and Families, and contribute towards a positive change to behaviour to reduce risk.
To achieve the objectives of the Council and to contribute to the development and implementation of the Annual Team Plan and assist to achieve the objectives of the team, reviewing the progress of the team against targets and contribute to guidance, policies, and practice notes.
To assist to develop, implement and monitor quality assurance standards.
Key Requirements: We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic Social Worker to support patients to be discharged from hospital under the D2A model.
To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum: You will be qualified to degree level and be SW England registered.
Your main duties will be to provide an assessment, support planning and review service, underpinned by professional knowledge and legislation in order to ensure that: Experience of working with individuals and families with health and social care needs.
Excellent communication and engagement skills are required to effectively advise and support service users and their Carers It is essential you are able to understand the principles of safeguarding or be prepared to undertake the appropriate training.
The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team to deliver social work services.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidence to challenge where appropriate and based on evidence.
Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to register to the DBS Update Service to enable the Council to undertake rechecks throughout your employment.
The cost to register is £13 and can be claimed back upon commencement to the role but will not be refunded if you do not accept the offer of employment.
If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council NB.
- Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate).
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background.
We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.
About Us: Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough.
Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans.
We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.
The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses.
Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels.
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