Job Introduction
About the job
We are a hospital-based social work team supporting BCP residents following a hospital admission. We are looking for both full time and part time.
Your duties will include;
- Multi-disciplinary working (Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and other medical professionals).
- Risk assessing and managing positive risk.
- Advocating – making sure people’s voices are heard, including carers.
- Encouraging people to be independent, helping them grow their confidence and make the most of the support available to suit their individual needs.
- Person centred discharge planning using a strengths-based approach.
- Identifying what people and families are worried about or what they want to achieve; exploring what support they already have and what they may need.
- Developing great knowledge of your local area and working in partnership with local providers and voluntary sector.
- Providing creative solutions – out of the box thinking.
- Making evidence-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
- Hold or are working towards an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (equivalent must be health and social care related).
- Have experience of working in a social care environment.
- Are not afraid to do things differently to create support that is better for people.
- Are passionate about advocating for others.
- Are innovative, creative and solution focused in supporting people to be independent.
- Are able to travel across the BCP area.
At BCP Council, we work hard to attract the best staff and we want to make sure that once you are on board, you are well supported and rewarded for the work you do.
- Hybrid working options where the role allows.
- Induction programme and regular CPD opportunities and a corporate training support & development opportunities.
- Local Government pension scheme.
- Access to BCP benefits scheme which offers thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
- Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to work scheme.
A bit about the Team:
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.
Additional Information
If you feel you have the skills outlined in the job description and you are interested in this role and have some questions in relation to this post please do not hesitate to contact Team Manager Chris Perham 01202 123611 or Rachel Bowley 01202 128982 for an informal discussion.
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.
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.
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