Job Introduction
We’re seeking a Social Worker to join our recently formed Integrated Discharge Hub.
This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with numerous health and social care professionals to coordinate a person’s safe, timely and seamless discharge from hospital.
Our Integrated Discharge Hub consists of social workers/assistants who work jointly with therapists, nurses, discharge officers, housing representation, pharmacy, transport, care home assessors and the voluntary sector.
We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues. Have a read of our Social Workers' testimonials and see for yourself. You can meet Poppy, our Principal Social Worker on our dedicated Landing Page for Social Workers.
If you would like an informal conversation or to drop in and meet us before applying, you are warmly welcome to do so. Please contact Emily Richardson on 01908 254140 to arrange.
About the role:
The role is for 37 hour per week on a six-week rota which includes working 8am to 4pm or 12pm to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Social workers should be available to work a variety of the shifts across the rota. Please specify your desired working hours in your personal summary if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern.
You must work at least two bank holidays and eight weekends per annum to be eligible for the market supplement. Reimbursement of social worker registration fees and relocation packages available, terms and conditions apply – please ask for details.
Your professional development: We recently implemented our new career progression framework to create long term stability in the social worker workforce by creating opportunities for progression and supporting professional development. We also provide formal development for experienced social workers by supporting them to undertake practice educator, best interest assessor and AMHP training.
Your wellbeing: We understand the importance of providing support and resources to promote resilience and wellbeing. We are committed to providing a range of support and guidance to ensure that colleagues are able to seek the appropriate level of support, should they need to.
This includes:
- Access to MKCC Employee Assistance Programme and Health Champions.
- Variety of Health and Wellbeing Workshops.
- Quality supervision and reflective practice sessions.
- Clear career progression pathways and support for professional registration fees.
- Exceptional pension scheme and other benefits.
- Personal Summary: Applicants are encouraged to complete the personal summary section of the application. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills and knowledge.
Interviews for this role will take place on 19 or 20 December.
*T&C’s
Main Responsibility
- Carry out strengths-based and person-centred assessments with individuals and their carers to support discharge planning as outlined under the Care Act 2014 and Health and Social Care Act 2022 with individuals and their carers.
- Attend board rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings and discharge planning meetings to support the day-to-day operational duties of the Integrated Discharge Hub.
- Work in partnership with health and social care colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Hub to collaboratively ensure safe and timely discharges for people.
- Complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest’s decisions with guidance from line manager.
- Manage complex case load and the competing demands and time pressures of arranging timely discharges with guidance from line manager.
- Attend and contribute to regular supervision meetings to ensure effective communication and informed decision making.
- Be responsible for updating own development, sharing best practice and case law to maintain high standards of care.
The Ideal Candidate
- Detailed knowledge of legal frameworks and policies such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2022 and Hospital Discharge Guidance.
- Experience in hospital discharge and working as part of a multidisciplinary team is desirable.
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
- Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).
Package Description
In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
- Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.
Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.
We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.
We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
