DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details

ROLE PURPOSE

We are based within University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) and work across health and social care services.
We are a highly motivated and supportive team, who work closely with our Health partners and community teams.
The team have a range of experience including Qualified Social Workers, newly qualified ASYE Social Workers, Apprentice/Trainee or Student Social Workers and a vast range of experienced unqualified Social Care staff.
This post will be predominantly based at Poole & Bournemouth Hospital sites but there will be a requirement to support the teams across all acute & community hospitals.
Main Responsibilities
You will undertaking comprehensive Care Act assessments focusing on the needs of BCP residents over the age of 18 and Carers.
You will support and enable people to minimise dependence and maximise independence through strength based, self-directed support. You will be working alongside our reablement and intermediate care teams as well as our commissioned providers and will be monitoring and reviewing packages of care to meet individual assessed needs.
You will be responsible for a caseload which will entail visiting BCP residents within hospital settings, care home environments and their own homes. You will be working closely with hospital staff and other provider organisations.
The Ideal Candidate
Applicants must have recent experience of working within Adult Social Care or similar agency, involving direct contact with members of the public.
You will have an understanding of the social and legal context within which social care services are delivered.
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communications skills, advocating for adults to assist them to achieve their outcomes, including signposting and providing information and advice.