About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, committed, passionate and caring Social Care Practitioner to join our hospital Teams within Warwickshire.  

Due to COVID 19 , government guidelines and restrictions , you will initially be working from home until reviewed ,however, this role is hospital based  and when it is safe to do so, the team will be office based at George Eliot Hospital Social Care Team.

You will be required to work with a variety of customers from 18 years and above who come into our acute and community hospitals. These include people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health, carers and their families and other professionals.

You will be required to undertake outcome focused assessments, support planning and reviews.  Focusing on strengths, you will enable customers to identify outcomes, meet their full potential and maximise their independence.  As a strong team player, you will be required to contribute to the development and promotion of the Hospital Teams, using imaginative, creative and innovative ways of meeting the support needs of adults and their carers. 

The roles require applicants to be able to work under pressure within hospital setting and discharge customers promptly.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification

About Us

In Warwickshire we put our people first - our customers, carers and our staff. We value and develop our workforce to ensure staff can provide the best care and protection possible for the people of Warwickshire. 

The benefits of working for Warwickshire:

*         Full induction

*         Regular supervision

*         Training opportunities

*         Childcare voucher scheme

*         Excellent local government pension scheme

Key requirements:

• DRIVER’S LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL for the role as you will be expected to complete reviews post discharge, some reviews might include going to customer’s homes where appropriate.

• Be able to work 5 days over 7 days, to support a streamline service and support timely discharges. The hospital teams currently work one weekend in a Month (4 weekly Rota). Candidates should be prepared to work weekends

Additional Information:

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

For further information about the role please contact Hiring managers Tippy Khumalo 02476 865038, tippykhumalo@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing Date: 4^th of October 2020

Interview dates: 13^th and 14^th of October 2020

 To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
 
Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.

 
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
 
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.

As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk  and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce and would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, disabled people and people from the LGBT+ Community.