Social Worker - Adults - Home to Decide Team

• You will hold cases and be responsible for carrying out Care Act assessments with adults following Pathway 1 hospital discharges.
• You will work closely with the Home to Decide Care Responders to write reablement support plans to motivate service users to regain confidence, achieve goals and re gain independence as far as possible.
• You will review service plans and work alongside Responders, giving guidance, advice and feedback as appropriate.
• Using your knowledge and expertise you will work as part of the multi- professional team.
• You will ensure cases are managed within accordance with the Safeguarding procedures for vulnerable people.
• It will be your responsibility to ensure records are kept in accordance with professional standards.
• You will work within the Mental Capacity Act undertaking assessments of capacity and best interest decisions where required. 

• You will hold a relevant professional qualification e.g Social Work Diploma or equivalent and be registered with the Social Work England.
• You will have relevant post qualifying experience in a social care or health setting or possess transferable skills and knowledge.
• You will be able to provide evidence of on-going continuous professional development, knowledge of current legislation and practice relating to social care with the ability to be able to assess and manage risk.  
• It is essential that you can prioritise your work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

Due to the nature of this role and the vulnerability of those you may be working with we encourage you to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, however this is not essential.