Job summary
The Integrated Discharge Team is responsible for supporting patient discharges for the residents of Salford from Salford Royal Hospital and out of area hospitals. This team is also responsible for supporting patients discharged from the acute settings through the bed based Discharge to Assess program in support of patients returning to their community settings.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a multidisciplinary Health & Social Care service. Health and Social Care in Salford is in a period of transformation focused on integration and supporting people to reach their desired outcomes.
As a Community Assessment Officer at the forefront of service delivery, you will need to focus upon enabling and maximising independence for people living in Salford.
Working alongside a large Multi-Disciplinary Team, the role is hospital and community based: collaboratively completing strength-based assessments and reviews that are designed to support people to identify their own individual needs and desired outcomes in supporting them to improve their wellbeing. You will also commission packages of support that complement the person's existing natural support in the community. Support is aimed at building upon a person's own strengths and networks to meet need, build independence and ultimately enable them to achieve their goals and ambitions.
You will be fully supported with regular supervision and training opportunities. Real career progression for Community Assessment Officers is a priority in Salford. Once established, and after a period of one year in employment: Community Assessment Officers will have the opportunity to apply to the Social Work Apprenticeship Scheme that has been running for the past two years.
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
We are committed to supporting the recruitment and retention of our Social Work staff. It is recognised by the Trust that many experienced Social Work staff are currently likely to be employed by local government organisations, and to ensure there is clarity over terms and conditions of employment we offer NJC Pay Scales to Social Workers we appoint, rather than NHS pay-scales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Skills,Kowledge and experience
Essential
- A general education commensurate with the need to keep sensitive, concise and accurate written records, and ability to communicate complex information appropriately, clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form.
- An understanding of the role of Community & Social Services services and of the relevant legislation in the provision of personal social services.
- An ability to prioritise work, meet objectives and manage an individual caseload.
- An ability to engage with people and work with them towards maximising their independence, and achieving their best possible outcomes.
- An ability to work effectively and appropriately as a member of a Team and within the wider multi-agency framework
- An ability, at all times to be sensitive to the needs of the user/carer and to implement a needs-led approach to services while taking account of financial constraints.
- Ability to identify the range of service user/carer needs, devising care and support plans and re-negotiating as service user/carer needs and circumstances change.
- Awareness of the effects and implications of illness and disability on people and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Relevant training profile.
- Knowledge of welfare rights legislation.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups.
- Appreciation of the particular issues involved in delayed discharge from hospital or intermediate care beds
- Experience in Adult Health and Social Care related post which involves assessment, development and review of care plans.
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Supporting evidence must demonstrate the essential criteria clearly on your experiences within a social care environment or similar field
Desirable
- Although not essential provide supporting evidence where possible any other experience, training or development you consider relevant to this role
Person Specification
Skills,Kowledge and experience
Essential
- A general education commensurate with the need to keep sensitive, concise and accurate written records, and ability to communicate complex information appropriately, clearly and concisely both verbally and in written form.
- An understanding of the role of Community & Social Services services and of the relevant legislation in the provision of personal social services.
- An ability to prioritise work, meet objectives and manage an individual caseload.
- An ability to engage with people and work with them towards maximising their independence, and achieving their best possible outcomes.
- An ability to work effectively and appropriately as a member of a Team and within the wider multi-agency framework
- An ability, at all times to be sensitive to the needs of the user/carer and to implement a needs-led approach to services while taking account of financial constraints.
- Ability to identify the range of service user/carer needs, devising care and support plans and re-negotiating as service user/carer needs and circumstances change.
- Awareness of the effects and implications of illness and disability on people and their families/carers.
Desirable
- Relevant training profile.
- Knowledge of welfare rights legislation.
- Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups.
- Appreciation of the particular issues involved in delayed discharge from hospital or intermediate care beds
- Experience in Adult Health and Social Care related post which involves assessment, development and review of care plans.
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Supporting evidence must demonstrate the essential criteria clearly on your experiences within a social care environment or similar field
Desirable
- Although not essential provide supporting evidence where possible any other experience, training or development you consider relevant to this role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).