Adult Social Worker - Transfer of Care South Team

About the role

Are you a qualified Social Worker seeking a rewarding hospital-based role with scope for autonomy and professional growth? Join our South Transfer of Care Team, covering Addenbrooke's Hospital, other local surrounding hospitals and Community Rehabilitation Units.

You will work with adults aged 18+ to support safe discharges, arrange care and support, and undertake the six-week post-discharge review to ensure ongoing needs are met and outcomes are sustained.

Interviews will likely be held during the week commencing 21st September.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Abbie Williams, Team Manager, on or Abigail.

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Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will undertake Care Act Assessments for adults to facilitate safe discharge from hospital and community rehabilitation services, identifying care and support needs and arranging appropriate services to promote independence and wellbeing. You will also undertake safeguarding enquiries and support individuals where there are concerns relating to risk, abuse or neglect.

As part of the South Transfer of Care Team, you will complete six-week reviews following discharge, evaluating the effectiveness of support arrangements and making adjustments where required to ensure outcomes continue to be met.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate closely with therapists, nursing staff, health colleagues, care providers and community services to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support. You will communicate effectively with individuals, their families and professionals, ensuring decisions, assessments and outcomes are clearly recorded.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will play a key part in supporting people to leave hospital safely, regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Transfer of Care Teams operate within office hours, Monday to Friday, and we will consider flexible working arrangements.

Our team provides strong peer and managerial support, regular supervision and excellent opportunities for professional development. Interviews are usually held face-to-face and may include an assessment, although full details will be provided in advance.

For the full list of role requirements and competencies, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and follow the application instructions in the advert.

We are looking for confident and dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about making a difference in their local community.

You will be a qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration and be able to travel independently across the county and work from multiple locations.

You will have experience of working with adults, an understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005, and be comfortable managing a busy caseload while maintaining a focus on safety, independence and positive outcomes.

You will be an effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies, and thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For the full list of role requirements and competencies, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and follow the application instructions in the advert.

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage...

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing
  , both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities
  , apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each…