Main duties of the job Provide advice and advocacy to service users, carers and families. Lead discharge planning from admission, coordinating safe, timely and discharges by identifying and addressing barriers and arranging appropriate support, including domiciliary care, residential and nursing placements, supported living, reablement, equipment and Section aftercare. Undertake Carer Assessments, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interests decision-making. Promote safeguarding practice, undertake safeguarding enquiries where required, and contribute to risk assessment and management that balances protection, independence and least restrictive practice. Provide professional advice to multidisciplinary colleagues on social care legislation, safeguarding, NHS Continuing Healthcare, ordinary residence and charging responsibilities. Represent social work within MDT meetings, ward rounds and discharge forums, advocating for the rights, wishes and wellbeing of service users and carers. Maintain accurate records and statutory documentation, contribute to quality improvement, audits and integrated working, participate in supervision and continuing professional development, support students and newly qualified staff and comply with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards.
Discharge and Community Liaison Social WorkerNHS AfC: Band 6 Hertford, GB
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