Level 1 Social Worker
Job Details
- Employer
- Lincolnshire County Council
- Location
- Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9QS
- Contract
- permanent
- Salary
- Dependent on experience - 15% Attraction & Retention Payment
- Posted
- Closing Date
Job Description
Job Summary:
Lincolnshire County Council has an exciting opportunity in for a Social Worker Level 1position based within the Adult Care Team at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. This role would be suitable for a newly qualified Social Worker requiring their ASYE or a Level 1 candidate looking for more experience in a hospital setting.
You will be undertaking assessments of need both within hospitals and the community settings to ensure customers are able to live independent lives and for those that need support, the right support package, in the right place, at the right time.
The customer is at the centre of the process; the LCC aims to provide the best service possible to service users and their families.
The aim of the team is to work hand in hand with NHS and third sector staff to ensure that people who require support are at the very centre of their own discharge. Working creatively when planning support packages, thinking outside of the box to ensure an individual care plan is in place that empowers the service user to participate.
About the Council:
LCC is leading the way on the introduction of a fully integrated Discharge to Assess Hub, to support access to the right services, reducing delays and delivering benefits.
Work is undertaken face to face, on site, to continually offer the best service to those people who need support.
You will work as part of the 7-day Adult Care rota. This equates to approximately 1 in 4 weekends worked, and these are all scheduled 3 months in advance.
Skills/Experience required:
Are you passionate about making a difference in peoples lives, and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills and experience? LCC is looking for someone who wants to use their skills and knowledge in a more creative and innovative way. It's important though that you have the following qualities:
Passion, this role is about making a difference in peoples' lives.
Creativity, strive for innovation at every opportunity. Flexibility
Honesty, both with yourself and your colleagues.