Social Worker - Home First Team

United States·Norfolkmid

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To be successful in this role you must have, Professional Qualification: MA, BA or BSc in Social Work,

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Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for its client’s Home First Team based in Norfolk.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment focused on safe and timely hospital discharges. Operating under a Home First ethos, the team is committed to promoting independence, recovery and person-centred outcomes by ensuring individuals receive the right care and support at the right time.

You will work closely with health professionals, patients and their families, both within the hospital setting and in the community, carrying out assessments and reviews to support individuals transitioning back home or into appropriate care settings.

What will your responsibilities be?

Managing a varied social work caseload within a hospital discharge setting
Undertaking person-centred assessments with patients and their families on the ward
Developing and implementing strengths-based care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing
Supporting safe, timely and effective hospital discharges in line with the Home First model
Completing post-discharge reviews in individuals’ homes or care settings
Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including health and social care professionals
Supporting individuals to access appropriate services, care packages and community resources
Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and making best interest decisions where required
Contributing to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes and reviews
Managing risk and safeguarding concerns in line with statutory responsibilities
Maintaining accurate, high-quality case records and documentation
Applying relevant legislation and best practice in all aspects of the role.

Strong assessment and analytical skills within fast-paced environments
Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding caseload effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Confident decision-making and sound professional judgement
High standard of written work and case recording
Ability to build positive relationships with individuals, families and professionals
Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice

Requirements

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To be successful in this role you must have,

MA, BA or BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW

Must be registered with Social Work England

Minimum of 2+ years’ post-qualified experience (including ASYE completion)
Experience working within Adult Social Care or hospital discharge settings
Proven experience completing assessments, support planning and reviews
Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working
Experience supporting hospital discharges or working within a Home First/reablement model is highly desirable
Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decisions
Exposure to Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes and reviews

Free DBS and compliance service
Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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