The Social Care Worker joins Warwickshire County Council’s established Hospital Social Care team, supporting adults in acute hospital settings across Warwickshire and Coventry. The role covers caseload management, strengths-based assessments and care planning, working with social workers and health partners to support timely discharges. It involves 37 hours a week, travel across North and South Warwickshire, and a five-day rota over seven days, including one weekend in four. Applicants need a driving licence and accurate spoken English; appointment is subject to a relevant DBS check.
What the job involves
- Manage a caseload of adults aged 18 and over and support their families and unpaid carers
- Undertake and record assessments and care and support plans
- Support timely hospital discharges and progress cases without delay
- Work alongside social workers and the multidisciplinary health and social care team
- Communicate with customers, communities, health partners and other agencies
- Travel across North and South Warwickshire according to service needs, including to complete post-discharge reviews in care homes
- Work independently in a fast-paced and sometimes pressurised setting
- Take part in team meetings and other meetings requested by the Team Manager or Service Manager
- Use a strengths-based approach that promotes independence and universal services
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Information technology skills
- A dynamic approach and willingness to adopt strengths-based working
- Accurate spoken English and ability to give advice to the public
Checks & eligibility
- Driving licence
- Relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check
Other
- Able to work five days over seven, including weekends on a rota of one weekend in four
What’s offered
- Employer pension contribution typically around 19% per month
- Agile working
- Generous annual leave
- Bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
- Access to the Vivup benefits and discounts platform
- Regular training
- Colleague and Team Manager supervision and day-to-day support
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