Social Worker Discharge, Assessment and Response Team

Job introduction

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a full time Social Worker (37hrs per week) to join our supportive and friendly Discharge, Assessment and Response (DART) Social Work team, based in the heart of vibrant Brighton and Hove. 

About the role

We are seeking one full-time qualified Social Worker to carry out assessments for those who have recently experienced a hospital admission or those that are at risk of hospital admission.  They will undertake community assessments and recommend provision to patients and families to empower and enable them to achieve their maximum potential for recovery, independence, and quality of life in their community or other locations to meet their needs.

The successful candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.  In addition they will have excellent  assessment and communication skills and knowledge around safeguarding and the management of risk.

The role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive and friendly multidisciplinary environment.

About the role

Undertake assessment of need with individuals and their families, with an aim to facilitate their transition from post hospital short term care and rehabilitation services to alternative long-term services. This will include providing assessments to those recently discharged from hospital, those who are at risk of admission to hospital and those in rehabilitation units.  

Collaborate with individuals, families, and carers, adhering to statutory legislation and embedding strengths and relationship-based practice in assessments.

Working collaboratively and effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve a safe and timely discharge from post hospital care services, whilst promoting and upholding social work values.   

Demonstrate confidence in safeguarding vulnerable adults and assessing risks, leading on s42 enquiries. 

Understand the critical role of information and advice in promoting independence and wellbeing.

Our Work Environment:

We work in a ‘hybrid’ fashion, with our office base at Hove Town Hall and working from home, fitting this around community assessments. 

We have built strong working relationships with our health colleagues. We prioritise collaborative and partnership work, with a multi-disciplinary approach being at the centre of our assessment work to achieve the best outcome for the client. 

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive social work team thriving in a busy and sometimes challenging system.  Recognising the pressures of the role we provide robust and consistent  support and guidance. 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Operations Manager; Vanessa de Moor – 07766132600 

Application Process:

Your application must include your education and work history.

Answer the shortlisting questions thoroughly. But no more than 300 words per question - these responses are crucial for the shortlisting process and will determine your eligibility for an interview.

Important - Please do not apply if you are not a qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England.  Unfortunately, if you are not qualified and registered, your application will not be read.

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to upload your Application Form and answers to some shortlisting questions.  Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Application Form guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining.

*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).