Job summary
The Community Inpatient Unit provides
residential rehabilitation focusing on a multi-disciplinary approach providing
a holistic assessment of needs. A bed-based Enhanced Recovery service which provides Rehabilitation and
re-ablement opportunities for adults in North East Lincolnshire. The service
will promote faster recovery from illness, prevent unnecessary acute hospital
admissions and premature admissions to long-term care, support timely discharge
from hospital and maximise independent living wherever possible. Multi-professional
staff will collaborate with individuals to ensure they achieve their full
potential in terms of their level of independence, health and wellbeing.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently
registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Title: Senior Social Worker
Base: Community Inpatient Unit
Hours: 30 hours per week, permanent, Monday - Friday
Salary Range 6 £36,806-£44,717 pro rata per annum.
We are looking for a
senior social worker to join our team who is committed to providing a
strengths based approach and passionate about supporting patients to achieve/
regain independence.
As a senior social worker
within The Community Inpatient Unit you would be expected to undertake needs
assessments in line with The Care Act (2014), complete Mental Capacity/ Best
Interest assessments, design and arrange support packages to facilitate safe
and timely discharges and work closely with our nursing and therapy teams
amongst other social work functions. .
If you are looking for a
new challenge and have the relevant essential criteria we would love to hear
from you:
Relevant social work qualification
Relevant Post Qualifying training undertaken
Relevant registration with professional body
18 months post qualifying
experience.
Experience of working with adults.
Working knowledge of relevant
legislation
Assessing people, the development
of support plans and reviewing such plans.
Work in a multi-disciplinary team
or have experience.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established
in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ
over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we
have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and
involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative
services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer
satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations
and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold
the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to
reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership
to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the
NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive
range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from
partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave
entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports
family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,
committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the
same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident
employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential
criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached
as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information
before completing your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached
as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information
before completing your application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Assessing people, the development of support plans and reviewing such plans.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Chairing meetings
- Supervisory knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant social work qualification
- Relevant Post Qualifying training undertaken
- Relevant registration with professional body
- Level 3 Maths, English and IT qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
- Achievement of post qualifying qualification
- Best Interest Assessor
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skills and KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of individuals needs.
- Legislation and case law and the national social care agenda.
- Knowledge of services available to support service users and carers
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to effectively manage own workload
- Knowledge of carers rights.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of consent
- Knowledge of funding streams
- Ability to consult/negotiate with internal and external organizations and professionals.
- Ability to communicate to individuals, families and carers on sensitive issues
- Ability to explain legislation and financial
- Commitment to Care Plus Group core valuesHave an understanding of the importance of budget control
- Have an understanding of the performance agenda
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the importance of budget control
- Have an understanding of the performance agenda
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Assess complex situations of risk and admission to care.
- Use of Systm1
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 18 months post qualifying experience.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Assessing people, the development of support plans and reviewing such plans.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Chairing meetings
- Supervisory knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant social work qualification
- Relevant Post Qualifying training undertaken
- Relevant registration with professional body
- Level 3 Maths, English and IT qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
- Achievement of post qualifying qualification
- Best Interest Assessor
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Skills and KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of individuals needs.
- Legislation and case law and the national social care agenda.
- Knowledge of services available to support service users and carers
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act
- Ability to effectively manage own workload
- Knowledge of carers rights.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of consent
- Knowledge of funding streams
- Ability to consult/negotiate with internal and external organizations and professionals.
- Ability to communicate to individuals, families and carers on sensitive issues
- Ability to explain legislation and financial
- Commitment to Care Plus Group core valuesHave an understanding of the importance of budget control
- Have an understanding of the performance agenda
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the importance of budget control
- Have an understanding of the performance agenda
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
- Assess complex situations of risk and admission to care.
- Use of Systm1
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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