Adults Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge to Assess

Our client Manchester city council is looking for an Adults Senior Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge to Assess team.Role descriptionThe role holder will work to provide direct support for individuals and families in accordance with statutory responsibilities and local and national policies and procedures, effectively identifying cases and/or managing a caseload in order to secure positive outcomes for Manchester residents.The role holder will lead the effective development of partnership approaches in order to safeguard individuals through the effective management of safeguarding risk and the recording and sharing of information.The role holder will ensure that through effective advice, planning and support and the utilisation of ''joined up'' approaches, individuals are able to access services appropriate for their identified needs.The role holder will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of advice to colleagues, contributing to the ongoing development of staff, students and trainees.Key Role Accountabilities:Be responsible for carrying out social work duties, including care co-ordination, in relation to the most complex cases requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge and professional expertise.Undertake a key role in cooperation with partners and stakeholders to ensure safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to protect individuals. Identify, challenge and develop solutions to any possible safeguarding risks ..... full job details .....