Barnstaple
Once a person has been discharged from hospital the team a have the responsibility for completing Care Act Assessments for individuals to ascertain an individual’s ongoing needs for care and support. As a social worker in hospital discharge you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the individuals we work with receive the support they need to thrive.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and contribute to the success of discharge from hospital.
A sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act is essential and it would be beneficial for individuals to have experience of completing complex mental capacity assessments.
This post is being offered as either a Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity until 30th November 2026.
Does the job role include personal care?: No
Working Patterns:
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Essential details:
What we can offer you
• We are committed to your continuous professional development, doing all we can to help you to get the most from your career. You will receive excellent support and supervision, with regular opportunities to discuss and reflect on your practice, both with your line manager and peers.
• We offer 26 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising incrementally to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
• Flexible working opportunities are available, these include part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours and homeworking (this is subject to the needs of the role – please discuss at further at interview)
• Offer an opportunity to enter a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• As a place to live and work, Devon is hard to beat with top-performing schools, universities, vibrant cities, pretty villages and some of the most scenic coast and countryside in the UK. Living and working in Devon as a Social Worker has never been more attractive.
For further information on this role, please contact Nicky Baker - Deputy Community Services Manager for Hospital Discharge (North/East Devon) - nicky.baker@devon.gov.uk or Adelina Fetzer - Team Manager Hospital Discharge (North/East Devon) - adelina.fetzer@devon.gov.uk.