Adults Qualified Social Worker – Generic adults team #RQ1204540

Job Description

The following is essential criteria, please do not apply without:

– Degree in Social Work

– SWE Registration

– Right to work within the UK

Where your role fits at Shropshire Council

As Shropshire Council we are rightly proud of our achievements and we have proven to be a resilient local authority in our response to the many challenges we overcome, particularly over recent years. We will be continuing this momentum with ambition and a focus on delivering our four key priorities outlined within the Shropshire Plan: Healthy People, Healthy Environment, Health Economy, and Healthy Organisation.

We are committed to achieving this by aligning everything we do to our vision ‘Shropshire – living the best life’; to tell everyone that Shropshire Council is a great place to be.

We will enable a skilled, happy, healthy, diverse, inclusive, empowered, and proud workforce that influences and leads change, addressing any inequalities.

As a member of the integrated community services team, you will support the achievement of these key priorities, making a real difference to the lives of people in Shropshire.

As a member of the Integrated Community Services within Adult Social Care, you will support the delivery of the transformation programme in line with the Council’s vision, values and strategic objectives.

The service is responsible for a range of services based on the over-riding principle that older people, people with a physical disability and adults with learning disabilities are entitled to the same dignity and respect and to the same quality and range of services that are available to others. The overarching aim of the service is to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and to facilitate safe discharges from hospital.

Overview of your role

The ICS Social Care team works closely with colleagues in the ICS Health (community based) teams and alongside health colleagues within the hospitals. The team provides a discharge to assess and admission avoidance service within Shropshire, operating with a home first and strengths-based philosophy, the team works to maximise independence and reduce reliance upon paid services where possible.

ICS is a countywide service facilitating discharges from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital, Ludlow Community Hospital, Bishops Castle Community Hospital, Bridgnorth Community Hospital, Whitchurch Community Hospital, the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital and Redwoods Mental Health Centre. The team also responds to referrals for Shropshire patients admitted to out of county hospitals, usually in neighbouring counties. The team also manages a community caseload reviewing and assessing post discharge and responding to admission avoidance referrals.

The team promotes reablement, the use of assistive technology and equipment and home adaptations to maximise independence and choice and encouraging service user involvement at all times.

Each member of staff will receive induction training to provide basic knowledge of their job and the organisation. On-going training will also be offered in the form of in-house training or attendance at external courses for skills and personal development as individual’s needs are identified.

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

You must have:

• A professional qualification in social work and experience of working with Adults
• Social Work England registration.
• Post qualified experience.
• References required for the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
• Competitive Rates of pay
• In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
• Enhanced DBS completed.
• Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
• An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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