Job Introduction
Are you looking for a social work role where you can make a difference every day and can contribute to supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes? We are currently seeking experienced social workers who have knowledge and understanding of working with adults who have recently been discharged from hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in a strengths-based approach focusing on improving individuals’ independence. The work is fast-paced, short term and varied and as a social worker you will be providing support to a variety of discharge to assess services. This includes assessing people in recuperation and rehabilitation bedded units and, in the individuals, own homes.
This post is being offered with a potential golden hello payment to the successful candidate.
The candidates will have the opportunity to work with a variety of health and social care professionals to ensure that individuals potential is maximised, and to promote the combined ethos to get people home. The safety of our team and the people we work with is paramount and therefore we adhere to infection control measures and have a flexible/blended approach to smarter working.
You will be joining a very supportive team that seeks to promote individual and the team’s development. We have an avid focus on reflective practice and learning outcomes and carry this out in a variety of different ways including monthly continuing professional development sessions.
Main Responsibility
- Undertake strengths-based and person-centred assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 for individuals and their carers.
- Evidence a sound knowledge and application of legislation relevant to role including Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 etc.
- Work collaboratively with professionals across health and social care to holistically meet individual’s needs.
- Manage a case load with guidance from line manager and prioritise the competing demands and time pressures of ensuring there is continual flow through the discharge to assess 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
- Safeguarding Adults Investigators training or working towards
- Will need to be able to drive (or have a driver) and have access to a motor vehicle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to make decisions and demonstrate management of risk using evidence-based practice.
- Ability to work as part of a team including working effectively in partnership with other professionals and agencies.
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility, willingness and emotional resilience to continue to develop as a professional and be a strong advocate to support people with change.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 19.7%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 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, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), 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.
- 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, multi cultural, adrenaline packed expanding city with so much to offer on its door step. From beautiful open spaces, a busy theatre district, large shopping centre to a number of cultural and leisure facilities.
Milton Keynes Council has an array of responsibilities, such as: education, housing, highways and social services. Altogether, the council provides over 240 services to the citizens of Milton Keynes, and to meet such an extensive and diverse range of challenges we must be innovative and dynamic to provide services successfully to meet the increasing demands that will accompany the growth of Milton Keynes. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with us. If you want to make a difference and experience a fulfilling job measured on outcomes and results with great work-life balance, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.
