Adults Social Worker - Continuing Healthcare

Our Client, Blackpool Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Team.

Fantastic payrate of £30.66 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Complete comprehensive social care assessments to support NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility decisions.


• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and provide professional social work recommendations regarding CHC funding.


• Assess mental capacity and apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act when making best interest decisions.


• Advocate for individuals and families throughout the CHC assessment, review, and appeal processes.


• Work collaboratively with health professionals, providers, family members, and other agencies to coordinate care and support planning.


• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage risks to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.


• Support hospital discharges by facilitating timely assessments and arranging appropriate community care packages.


• Review existing care arrangements to ensure needs are met and funding remains appropriate.


• Maintain accurate case records, reports, and assessments in line with legislative and organisational requirements.


• Provide guidance and advice to individuals, families, and professionals regarding CHC processes, eligibility criteria, and available support services.


• Manage a complex caseload, prioritising work effectively to meet statutory duties and timescales.

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.


• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)


• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience working as a social worker

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.


• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.


• Free CV building and Interview support.


• Free DBS checks.


• Weekly payroll.


• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.


• CPD contributions.


• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.


• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

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