Sirona Medical are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker Reporting to a Practice Manager, the social worker in ASC will provide a.....
Sirona Medical are recruiting for a Senior Social Worker
Reporting to a Practice Manager, the social worker in ASC will provide a professional social work service to adults, their families, and carers in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Care Act. Engage with individuals, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene, using a strength-based approach and professional judgement to employ a range of interventions promoting choice, control, wellbeing and independence.
To demonstrate effective practice in assessing and managing varying levels of risk and complexity, striking a balance between support and control and liaising with a wide range of professionals in a multidisciplinary setting.
The role is specifically within the Continuing Health Care (CHC) function of the Community Active Recovery Team. CHC is a service arranged and funded solely by the NHS, in order to receive this support individuals have to be assessed according to a legal prescribed decision making process to determine whether the individual has a “primary health need”. The role holder will be the Local Authority representative for the majority of CHC assessments working closely with the local (ICB) completing Checklists and Decision Support Tool assessments with a nurse assessor.
The role holder will have experience and understanding of the Continuing Health Care process and National Framework. They will be also experienced in care and support planning, as this is required for any individual who requires Local Authority led care and support if not eligible for Continuing Health Care.
Responsibilities will include:
- Care Act assessment of need and determine eligibility
- Mental Capacity Assessments
- Support Planning
- Information sharing and signposting to relevant services
- Forming part of the MDT for CHC assessments
- Supporting other teams across the Borough with the CHC process where required.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- A qualification in social work i.e. Dipsw, MSc, CQSW, and CSS.
- Registration with the HCPC as a social worker.
- Substantial experience as a qualified social worker.
- Knowledge of CHC
- Knowledge DST
- Must be a car driver and have access to transport
If you are available and interested in working with Sirona Medical as a Social Worker, please do not delay in contacting us.
What Sirona Medical will offer you:
- Great pay rates dependent on specialities.
- Variation of locations you want to be booked.
- A dedicated recruitment consultant
- 24 hour support.
- Fast track registration with efficient compliance process.
Sirona Medical supply Social Workers through to Team Managers/IRO's nationwide.
Sirona Medical is a Healthcare Recruitment Agency supplying staff across many sectors within the UK.
Sirona Medical has an excellent reputation for providing reliable Healthcare Professionals to Local Authorities.
We are renowned for our fast, friendly and high quality service. Our thorough recruitment process ensures that we only provide the very best talent to our clients.
With over 60 years combined experience in the recruitment industry, our experienced Recruiters are always available to provide you with the highest service levels.
Sirona Medical believes in the ethics of providing more than just a service, but a relationship that allows both clients and candidates, to feel that no matter the query, request or demand, we will meet and exceed your expectations.
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Please contact the Social Work Department at Sirona Medical for more information socialwork@sirona-medical.co.uk
