Job Introduction
The Reablement and Hospital Discharge Team supports local residents to recover and improve in their own homes or short-term settings following a period of illness or hospital admission. We’re looking for social workers who enjoy working in collaboration with a wide variety of health and social care professionals to improve outcomes for people and maximise their independence.
We support people to return home and recover from a period of illness by avoiding long stays in hospital which can result in their health and well-being deteriorating. We achieve this by making use of the short-term services we have available to aid discharge, with a focus on improving outcomes for people. This includes rehabilitation, reablement and recuperation services.
As a social worker you’ll assess people receiving these services to ensure care and support plans are put in place in a timely manner that builds on the person’s own strengths and assets along with formal support if needed.
We’re committed to the development of our social workers and if you’re looking for a new role where you can expand your assessment skills, work with a variety of health and social care professionals and progress as a social worker then this is the team for you.
If you would like to learn more, please contact Yvette Chicharro or Parita Shah on 01908 254456.
Main Responsibility
- Carrying out strengths-based and person-centred assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 for individuals and their carers.
- Applying legislation relevant to role including Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 etc.
- Working together with professionals across health and social care to meet individual’s needs.
- Manage a case load with support from line manager.
- Manage competing demands to maintain flow through the discharge services.
- Complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest’s decisions with guidance from line manager.
The Ideal Candidate
- Social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Degree in Social Work or equivalent).
- Registered with Social Work England
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and is working towards or has the safeguarding enquiry.
- Able to drive (or be driven) and have access to a motor vehicle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions and demonstrate sound risk analysis.
- Can work as part of a team and with other professionals and agencies
- You’ll be flexible and want to develop as a professional and empower others.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
