Social Worker (Hospital Discharge to Assess)

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Position Title: Social Worker (Hospital Discharge to Assess)
Salary: Grade 7 £30,451 to £33,782 (Bar at £32,910) per annum (plus 6.7% flexibility payment)
Contract Type: Permanent full time
Hours: 35 per week - 7 hour shifts between 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday to Sunday
Work Location: Citywide - North and South Manchester
DBS Check Required: Yes
Pre-employment Health Assessment: Yes
Qualification(s) Required: Yes, you must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Closing Date: 16 September 2021
Reference: MCC368208/ADU/03

The hospital discharge to assess team support citizens through the hospital discharge processes. Our input, if required, starts in hospital and continues into the community where a full assessment will take place in an appropriate setting.

You must be willing to be flexible and able to work at a fast pace. You will need to be a confident practitioner with a good understanding of the Social work role to ensure effective multi disciplinary working.

We work flexibly throughout the whole service, this includes; D2A, Crisis response, intermediate care and the hospital. Social workers will work within the multi disciplinary team both in and out of the hospitals to ensure a holistic approach to assessment.

This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must hold a full valid driving licence at all times and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Manchester City Council is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, whilst recognising and remembering the sacrifices they have made. The aim of The Armed Forces Covenant is to ensure that the Armed Forces and veterans are not disadvantaged, when applying for vacancies with Manchester City Council. Armed Forces and veterans will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Manchester City Council values equality and works to provide a fair and inclusive environment for a workforce that is as diverse as the communities it serves. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you require any adjustments to be able to engage in the recruitment process for this role, please let us know by emailing gemma.taylorbarrows@manchester.gov.uk.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent