CYC Adult Social Care are looking to recruit 1 Social Workers (Hospital Social Work Team), this is a qualified position.

The role would require you to work within a fast paced environment, within a supportive Hospital Social Work Team facilitating timely and safe hospital discharges. The team work to facilitate rapid hospital discharge and also complete assessments post discharge in line with the Discharge to Assess Guidance. Regular supervision and training are provided. You will hold your own caseload working within a supportive team of qualified and unqualified workers.

Our aim is to put social work at the heart of the community and ensure people get the personalised care they need. We strive to keep people in their communities, with their families, with residential care only used when necessary with the focus on strength based practice and a Home First ethos.

We recognise that social care can be a challenging job and actively invest in supporting our social work teams.

If you are interested in applying for this role you will need a working knowledge of legislation relating to Adult Social Care, Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity. You will have excellent communication skills as well as skills in assessment, partnership working and accountable practice.

City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For further information, or for an informal discussion, please contact Allan Chamboko/Karin Cooper (Assistant Service Managers) on 01904 721900.

Closing date: Sunday 16 July 2024 at 12 midnight

Interview date: TBC

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