Cardiff Council - Senior Social Worker - Discharge team

Posted 18 November 2020
Salary £30 - £32 per hour
LocationCardiff
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceMIKEALA_1605688538
Contact NameMikeala Osborn

Job description

Our client, Cardiff Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Discharge team. Working in a fast paced environment to affect timely discharges from hospital.

Necessary qualities:

  • Role will include deputising, where necessary, for Manager in meetings.
  • Ability to plan strategically Knowledge of legislation framework governing Delayed Transfer of Care (DTOC)
  • Experience of supervising staff, as this will be a key element of the role.
  • Excel skills beneficial Knowledge of Care First preferred although training will be given
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • Ability to effectively chair meetings
  • Knowledge of discharge planning in hospital setting
  • Excellent assessment skills
  • Ability to work with a wide range of professionals championing the voice of the adult at all times.
  • Candidates must have a sound knowledge of Social Services and Well-Being Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and The Human Rights Act Committed to working in a strength based, person centred way.

You will need to be:

Social work england registered
Eligible to work in the UK
Atleast 1 year post qualifying experience

If you do not have the required experience, you will not be contacted.

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If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly