Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Please See Advert Text
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 - £40,478 p.a. i.e. grade 9 pre progression/grade 11 post progression
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Within a Hospital Discharge Team location - Hybrid working applies
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care
Social Workers
Hospital Discharge Teams
1 x Permanent 37hr post
1 x Temporary 37hr post until 30th November 2023 subject to return of substantive postholder
VACANCY NO: AHS/23/34
Applications are invited for the above vacancies based within the Hospital Discharge Teams.
The post holder will have a key role in ensuring an appropriate and timely response to support timely discharge from hospital.
The post holder will be required to contribute to the 8am – 8pm, 7 days per week, service delivery model, to include working occasional weekends and on-call arrangements over Bank Holidays.
The teams enjoy excellent working relationships with colleagues in health settings and have a close working relationship with the other Integrated teams and statutory and non-statutory organizations.
Applicants will need to demonstrate:
- excellent time management and organisational skills;
- their experience and enthusiasm in working flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team;
- an ability to undertake holistic assessments of need, commission services, implement care plans, monitor and review.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 13th February, 2023
Interviews may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Required qualifications:
Professional Qualification: Degree in SW, Dip SW, CSS or CQSW or equivalent. Plus Social Work England registration or be applying for registration.
For further information about the posts please contact:
Judith Chapman, Team Manager, North Tel: 0191 3876393 or mobile 07909283452
email judith.chapman@durham.gov.uk
or
Jo Smith, Team Manager, South Tel 03000 266927 - mobile 07584316745 email jo.smith@durham.gov.uk
The successful applicants for these posts will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
Take a look at our comprehensive benefits package https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services via
Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk
Permanent DCC employees wishing to undertake a temporary post within the Council, whether this is within their substantive service, or across services, should seek the approval of their Line Manager / Senior Manager to undertake this temporary post with the guarantee to return to their substantive post at the expiry of the temporary post. If the temporary post is reviewed and further extended, agreement must be sought from the employee’s substantive line manager.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.