Senior Social Worker - Continuing Health Care

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Job Introduction

Are you a skilled and caring social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex health needs?

We have a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker with a strong interest in complex care to join our dynamic Continuing Health Care Team.

This pivotal role involves working collaboratively with health professionals to complete Continuing Health Care assessments, ensuring individuals receive the right care and support tailored to their needs.

You'll be a key advocate for individuals, championing their health and wellbeing while supporting colleagues to grow their expertise in this specialist area.

We're looking for a social worker with substantial experience in adult social care with an understanding of Continuing Health Care and complex needs who has a proactive and compassionate approach to person-centred support. The successful applicant will have a commitment to professional development and collaborative working.

In return, you'll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team and have opportunities for ongoing training and career development along with being key in contributing to innovative approaches in health ageing across Milton Keynes.

If you want to make a difference and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd like to hear from you.

We warmly welcome informal conversations or visits prior to application. Please contact Parita Shah on 01908 254456 to arrange a chat or drop-in.

At Milton Keynes Adult Social Care Services, we take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it comes to investing in our colleagues.

Have a read of our Social Workers' testimonials and see for yourself. You can meet Poppy, our Principal Social Worker on our dedicated Landing Page for Social Workers.

Your professional development

We recently developed and implemented our new career progression framework to create long term stability in the social worker workforce by creating opportunities for progression and supporting professional development.

We also provide formal development for experienced social workers by supporting them to undertake practice educator, best interest assessor and AMHP training.

Your wellbeing

We understand the importance of providing support and resources to promote resilience and wellbeing. We're committed to providing a range of support and guidance to ensure that colleagues are able to seek the appropriate level of support, should they need to. This includes:

• Access to MKCC Employee Assistance Programme and Health Champions.
• Variety of Health and Wellbeing Workshops.
• Quality supervision and reflective practice sessions.
• Clear career progression pathways and support for professional registration fees.
• Exceptional pension scheme and other benefits.

About the Continuing Health Tea

Our team consists of experienced social workers who work collaboratively with health professionals and support individuals to access the appropriate health and social care support to meet their eligible needs. We uphold professional standards, promote resilience, and ensure the wellbeing of both service users and our team members.

This is a site-based role.

Interviews for this role will be held on 30 October.

Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

• Undertake assessments as outlined under the Care Act 2014 and NHS Continuing Health Care Guidance. Work in partnership with colleagues external to social care to holistically meet individuals needs.
• Work in partnership with NHS Continuing Health Care colleagues to holistically assess individuals needs and positively challenge eligibility/funding decisions.
• Complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest's decisions.
• Manage a complex case load, manage the competing demands and time pressures of completing NHS Continuing Health Care within the 28 day time period.
• Complete complex assessments including safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest's decisions.
• Support other colleagues across adult social care with Continuing Health Care cases.
• Attend and contribute to regular supervision meetings to ensure effective communication and informed decision making.
• Be responsible for updating own development, sharing best practice and case law to maintain high standards of care.
• Provide professional leadership to other members of the team to aid their practice and development.

The Ideal Candidate

• Detailed knowledge of legal frameworks and policies such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Social Care Act 2022 and Continuing Health Care Framework.
• Post-qualification experience as a Best Interest Assessor/Practice Educator/Approved Mental Health Practitioner is desirable.
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.

Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on the DBS Update Service).

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated 'site based' or 'home based'. 'Site based' roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst 'home based' roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We're very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it's time for a new role.

If you'd like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.