JOB-20240819-db742659

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Bradford, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Full Time / Part Time

Step into a key role as a Qualified Social Worker within the Adults Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the interface of health and social care, supporting adults with complex needs and ensuring they receive appropriate, high-quality care packages. You will work closely with NHS partners, families, and providers, benefiting from flexible working and competitive hourly pay in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £35.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and contribution.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities within adult social care and CHC pathways.

• Multi-Agency Exposure: Work closely with NHS Integrated Care Boards, clinicians, and care providers, enhancing your professional experience.

• Varied and Rewarding Workload: Engage with complex, meaningful cases that make a real difference to people's lives.

Role Purpose

The Qualified Social Worker within the Adults CHC Team plays a vital role in assessing, coordinating, and supporting individuals through the Continuing Healthcare process. The role ensures that adults with complex health and social care needs receive appropriate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

What You Will Do

• Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, clearly identifying needs and outcomes.

• Participate in Continuing Healthcare assessments alongside health professionals, including completion of Decision Support Tools (DSTs).

• Support individuals and families through the CHC process, providing clear explanations of eligibility decisions and outcomes.

• Develop, review, and monitor person-centred care and support plans to ensure they remain proportionate and outcome-focused.

• Work collaboratively with NHS Integrated Care Boards, clinicians, care providers, and other professionals across the CHC pathway.

• Manage a caseload of adults with complex and high-level needs, coordinating reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns in line with st