Care Manager, Hospital Discharge & Reablement
We are looking for an experienced Care Manager/Social Worker to work with us in our Adult Social Care teams who are leading the way in health and social care integration. This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized and committed team, supporting service users and their carers every step of the way. If you are looking for a chance to work in a service where you can add real value – this could be the role for you!
About you…
Educated to A Level/NVQ3 standard or equivalent or Educated to NVQ4 or equivalent. For qualified Social Worker Dip. S.W. or equivalent.
- Social Work England Registered
- Previous experience in an Adult services setting
- Understanding of Community Care legislation and multi- disciplinary working
- Able to complete social care assessments
- Manage a caseload
About the role…
As the Social Worker or Care Manager, Hospital Discharge & Reablement you will be responsible for the following:
- Facilitate efficient assessment of Rutland adult residents
- Ensure safe, timely and effective hospital discharges through the completion and coordination of assessments
- Commission services and support in response to assessed need
- Maintain accurate and timely assessment and case records. Monitor and review support plans to ensure ongoing effectiveness
In addition, we can offer manageable caseloads, with reflective peer practice, CPD sessions and regular 1 to 1 supervision.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Social Worker/Care Manager Hospital Discharge & Reablement interviews will be held on the 17th July 2024. Please note this could be subject to change, in which case we will give the appropriate notice. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are supportive of Hybrid working and welcome a conversation at interview about flexible working arrangements. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Our offer to you:
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and that Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Rutland County Council encourages a healthy work life balance, and we welcome discussions regarding flexible working.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lewis Anstock, Team Manager on 07970 232018 or Hayley Charles, Senior Practitioner, 01572 758381
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
