An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Devon Onward Care team and the South Hams And West Devon Community Social Care Team. You can be at the forefront of supporting people to return to the community with complex care needs.
You will be responsible for facilitating complex discharges from Derriford Hospital and reviewing the service users' care needs within the South Hams and West Devon communities once they have been discharged into their community care setting.
We have adopted the Discharge to Assess Model which is facilitating complex discharges from the hospital. You will be based at Derriford Hospital and in the community and will collaborate with our hospital and community-based colleagues within a whole integrated system.
The role provides an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to progress their social care career. You will be working alongside a health and social care team that comprises Discharge Nurses, Senior Social Workers, and Social Care Assessors from the South Hams and West Devon Community Health and Social Care Team.
This role would suit an individual looking for a fast-paced and varied role that will include the completion of strengths-based social care assessments, coordination of care, placements, and ongoing social care support following discharge from the hospital.
The nature of this work requires you to be highly organized with strong recording skills. You will receive excellent support in a busy and friendly team. You should be an effective communicator both verbally and in written formats, able to prioritize workload, manage conflict effectively, be flexible and enthusiastic, have good time management skills, and be able to work under pressure. You need to be IT literate and willing to develop your skills. You will be committed to equality and diversity, good customer service, and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable people.
You will be fully supported and given training where needed and be fully supported by a friendly, welcoming team.
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, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview). 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. If you are currently living, working, or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,
relocation support
of up to £10,000 may be available.
Visa sponsorship
may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Please note:
At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Lawson – 07815480735 or
lisa.lawson@devon.gov.uk Interviews will take place week commencing 13 January 2025. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Does the job role include personal care?:
No Essential details:
Please click here to see the Job Description - Grade F Please click here to see the Job Description - Grade G DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our
Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the
Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit
our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).
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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, including part-time hours, flexitime, compressed working hours, and homeworking (subject to the needs of the role – please discuss further at interview). 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. If you are currently living, working, or studying in the UK and are looking to relocate to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions and in exceptional circumstances,
relocation support
of up to £10,000 may be available.
Visa sponsorship
may also be offered as part of the relocation support package, terms and conditions apply.
Please note:
At this time, we are unable to consider overseas applications. For an informal discussion please contact Lisa Lawson – 07815480735 or
lisa.lawson@devon.gov.uk Interviews will take place week commencing 13 January 2025. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Does the job role include personal care?:
No Essential details:
Please click here to see the Job Description - Grade F Please click here to see the Job Description - Grade G DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality, and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our
Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours, etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the
Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit
our Working for Devon page . This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires Social Work England Registration (SWE).
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