Job summary
North D2A Moorlands and Newcastle Hospital Team. Band 5 Senior Social Care Assessor
37.5 hrs (Full Time Permanent)
Going forward this post may involve some weekend working on a rota basis
An opportunity has become available in the North Unplanned care service for a permanent Band 5 Senior Care Act Assessor. We need an experienced, resilient and dynamic individual to join this knowledgeable and enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
The work is varied and challenging and will focus on pathway 2 of the D2A service. You will be supporting and assessing people within a rehab focused bed-based setting, following an acute hospital stay. The core work will be undertaking statutory assessments within complex situations, so knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Continuing Health Care legislation is essential.
The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, discharge facilitators and support staff within the Haywood hospital and private residential and nursing homes. The team also works closely with a number of external partners such as the CCG/ICSs and Staffordshire County Council. The work is on a short term basis and cases are usually closed within 12 weeks; this means the successful individual will need to be able to work at pace and be able to move between competing priorities.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helpingyour communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
Social Work Learning Academy (SWLA)
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA stage (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held
Desirable
- Work based supervisor training (Level 3)
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
- Experience of working in a team, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
- Experience of working within the specialist area
- Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
- Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations
Desirable
- Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Adult Care / Social Care Worker
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Lead Practitioners in Adult Care Level or willing to complete / achieve this if a Level 3 qualification is already held
Desirable
- Work based supervisor training (Level 3)
Experience
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate a commitment to working in partnership with adults, carers, professionals and voluntary agencies, to provide a comprehensive service which meets the needs of the adults in line with current legislation and directorate, local authority & Trust policies
- Experience of working in a team, providing formal support and supervision to junior colleagues, incorporating good interpersonal relationships and the ability to actively contribute to the implementation, development and review of an individual's care and support plan
- Experience of working within the specialist area
- Experience of working in an NHS/Local Authority setting where MDT and specialised practice associated to social work and social care is required
- Experience in dealing with complex casework involving family members, carers, communities and other organisations
Desirable
- Experience of providing informal and formal staff supervision
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).
