Social Worker

Hertfordshire County Council ,
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: H8-M1 £26,999 - £38,813pa

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker - East and North Herts Older People's Service, Integrated Hospital Discharge Service Location: Based in Farnham House, Stevenage Salary Range: H8-M1 £26,999 - £38,813pa Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Job Duties: An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Intermediate Care and Out of County Hospital Team, this Service supports an integrated approach to managing care of people who require support on discharge from hospital. Your team will be based in Community Rehab Units, Care Homes and office based. This team is based within our Integrated Hospital Discharge Service working closely with the Acute Trusts. To improve outcomes for service users, the ICT and Out of County Hospitals Team support a 7 day service. The successful candidate will therefore be asked to work on consecutive Saturdays and Sundays once every eight weeks, and will receive days off during the weeks before and after covering a weekend. The successful candidate will be based in Farnham house, Stevenage but will be required to travel to other sites across the County. You will benefit from a generous employee reward package, including flexible working and Herts Rewards discounts. You will need to be HCPC registered and have knowledge and experience of relevant legislation. You will have the ability to undertake innovative assessments and care planning with individuals, carers and their personal support networks. We promote personalisation focusing on the wellbeing of the individual. Through care planning we strive for increased independence, choice and control by enable people to direct their own support. You will gain extensive experience in the field of adult social care, safeguarding practice and multi-disciplinary working. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to supporting people with the right care and information at the right time to help prevent future need, enable independence and promote positive wellbeing that will empower people to live the lives they want to. Closing date: Sunday 19th April Interview date: Monday 27th April Benefits of Working for HCC: Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role) Excellent Career Development Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions Shopping Discounts Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

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