Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Adults Social Worker to join our Integrated Care Community Team, based in Lancaster and surrounding areas.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting hospital discharge, conducting triage and duty work, and carrying out assessments to ensure individuals receive the right care and support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a social worker who is passionate about helping adults live independently in their community, working collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Responsibilities:
As an Adults Social Worker in the Integrated Care Community Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Hospital Discharge: Supporting timely and safe discharge from hospital, ensuring all necessary support is in place for individuals transitioning back to their home or community.


• Triage/Duty Work: Responding to urgent cases, assessing needs, and prioritising support to ensure individuals receive the right level of care.


• Continuing Healthcare (CHC) MDT: Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to assess eligibility for Continuing Healthcare funding and ensure the appropriate care plans are in place.


• Discharge to Assess (D2A) Reviews: Conducting D2A reviews, assessing individuals' care needs at home or in care settings to ensure they receive appropriate ongoing support.


• Collaboration: Working with health professionals, carers, and families to ensure a coordinated approach to care that supports the individual's well-being and independence.

Requirements:
We are looking for candidates who:

• Social work qualification and registered with Social Work England.


• Enhanced DBS.


• Have experience working with adults, particularly in hospital discharge, triage, or Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes.


• Are flexible and able to balance office-based work with community visits.


• Access to own vehicle.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.