Job Description

We are looking to recruit two permanent qualified Social workers. The role is specifically to support the discharge of Greenwich clients from acute hospital settings and / or discharge to assess units. You should be experienced at completing Strength based, person centred Care Act assessments, commissioning care/placements and liaising with clients, families, and other professionals/agencies.
We are seeking a social worker with experience of completing Care Act assessments who has specific hospital discharge experience or an interest in hospital social work. The person should be able to complete written work to a high standard whilst working in a fast-paced environment ensuring safe and timely discharges. This is a client facing role so the candidate will need good interpersonal skills and the confidence to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to deal with complex situations and family dynamics, while always advocating for your Service user and promoting independence wherever possible.
The successful candidate will need a good knowledge of the issues facing older people and people with disabilities and an understanding of the legislative framework pertaining to Adult Social Care and hospital discharge. This role will also include a good knowledge of issues related to possible abuse and be experienced working within the Safeguarding Adults legislation and being able to complete concerns/enquiries as necessary. As well as understanding the duties under the Care Act you will also need a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act as you will be expected to complete a number of Mental Capacity Assessments and making Best Interest decisions as well as a good knowledge of the Human Rights Act.
You should be an organised team worker who is committed to the delivery of excellent services to the residents of the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Please refer to the and Person specification attached.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Witcan Chirimuuta; witcan.chirimuuta@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8836 6564
If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact or call 020-8921-8977
Safer recruitment: Royal Borough of Greenwich is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any roles which involve working with children, young people or vulnerable adults, or roles in which the duties will involve access to sensitive information relating to children, young people or vulnerable adults, the Royal Borough will take up references prior to interview. You should provide details of referees including your current and previous employers, covering the last 5 years. Candidates can request for us not to send a reference request to their current employer prior to interview by emailing us at recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, a full employment history is also required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment. Unless otherwise stated, a Basic DBS check will be undertaken as part of the pre-employment checks for successful candidates.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
DBS: This role requires an Enhanced DBS. (This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act,1974).
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.
Our Staff Values: are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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