Senior Social Worker Practitioner - Integrated Hospital Social Work Team
9 January by Manx Care
Full Time (37 hrs/wk)
Job Description
About the role
Join our Hospital Social Work Team as a Senior Practitioner where you will be influential in driving positive change and leading the team through this exciting journey and a period of organisational development. As an experienced Social Worker, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy and authority using a range of evidence-based, social work interventions and will hold a more challenging and complex casework. Alongside this you will provide professional support to the Hospital Social Work Team.
It is widely known that the majority of patients recover better at home, both physically and mentally. Acknowledging this, Manx Care is working hard to change the balance of care from hospital to the community and streamline the discharge of patients from hospital as soon as is appropriate.
We aim to develop a Hospital Social Work Team that works alongside ward based Multidisciplinary Teams, as well as our Complex Discharge and Access and Capacity Teams, to streamline transfer of care and discharge pathways. This integrated team will lead discharge planning for those patients with complex needs who require coordinated care and support to return home.
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Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
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Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
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Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
