Social Worker Continuing Health Care
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
20/12/2024
Advert End Date:
20/01/2025 23:59
Employment Location:
Sand Martin House Peterborough
Salary:
Grade 10 - £37,938- £41,511
Further Information
Social Worker - Continuing Health Care
All about the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join Peterborough City Council’s Continuing Healthcare team
The successful candidate will work in partnership with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group to identify and determine individual’s eligibility for NHS Continuing Healthcare through joint completion of the NHS Continuing Healthcare process.
The role involves completing Care Act 2014 Assessments, Reviews, Mental Capacity Act 2005 Assessments and Best interest Decisions (where applicable) identifying individuals needs and supporting the Multidisciplinary teams’ recommendation on eligibility for full NHS Continuing Healthcare. Where individuals are not eligible for full NHS Continuing Healthcare but are eligible for care and support from Peterborough City Council in line with the Care Act 2014, the successful candidate will implement, this through our adult social care process.
This is a rolling campaign so please don't wait for the closing date to apply; we aim to review all applications quickly and contact you soon after your first application.
All About You
- You have current registration with Social Work England
- You are a Social Worker looking for a more specialist role
- You are passionate about social Justice and NHS Continuing Healthcare
- You are willing to learn and be flexible in your approach
- You are experienced in NHS Continuing Healthcare
All About Our Team
The 16 – 25 Transitions Team also sit within our Adult Social Care workforce, as such some of the work will involve supporting the interface between the Adults National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2022) and the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Continuing Care (2016), where young people are transitioning into adulthood.
The successful candidate will support Peterborough City Council’s Adult Social Care workforce to improve their confidence, skills, and knowledge in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare. Providing, training, coaching, mentoring and advice to staff in relation to the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care (2022).
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, as a specialist role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to become involved and in the following areas:
• To Act as the Local Authority representative at Local Resolution panels, cascading learning in relation to appeals.
• Assist in the delivery of training across the adult social care service in relation to NHS Continuing Healthcare.
• To provide critical analysis of information and write reports of the standard required for Court.
For an informal discussion please contact Head of Service, Carol Bargewell on 07484 033317 or Email: carol.bargewell@peterborough.gov.uk
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics scheme
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
This is a rolling campaign, and we will review applications daily so please don’t wait for the closing date to apply. Candidates will be progressed shortly after they apply, and the opportunity will be filled as soon as we identify a suitable candidate, which may be before the closing date. So please don’t hesitate, apply today.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are?encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact?pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk,? we will work with you to meet your needs.
We proudly serve the vibrant and diverse communities of Peterborough and are committed to reflecting this diversity within our team. A diverse workforce benefits everyone – our employees, the organisation, and the communities we serve.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.