CHC - Social Worker (B6)

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

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Job summary

THE BASE FOR THE ROLE CAN BE LOCATED AT ANY OF THE HNYICB OFFICES

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced registered Social Worker to join the Continuing Health Care Team, within East Riding place as part of NHS Hull and North Yorkshire ICB.This is an integrated team compromising of Clinicians / Social Workers / Legal Team, supported by a dedicated Admin Team.

As a band 6 Social Worker you will take responsibility as delegated by the CHC Senior Team for the assessment and transformation of care for existing and potential patients who are eligible for Continuing Healthcare / Section 117 aftercare.

In this role you will support the Senior Social Worker to case manage a complex caseload of people with varied needs including but not limited to physical disabilities, a wider range of health and social care needs, including mental ill health and / or learning disabilities, who require ongoing care and support.

There will be close working with residents, carers, colleagues, Local authorities, the acute trusts, the independent sector, the wider ICB and any other relevant groups as part of the wider MDT. This may include specialist learning disability and autism care settings or placements within the NHS / independent sector.

Main duties of the job

Manage a caseload, with some complex cases and chair case conferences where appropriate

Undertake and support the decision making where there are complex, high risk situations this will include supporting social workers and clinicians with legislative dilemmas and complex mental capacity/best interest decisions

Give guidance and expert advice on a daily basis to qualified staff. Model good practice in the team and take a lead in supporting the professional development of the team workforce. Supervise clinicians and qualified social work staff, identifying their development needs in line with the appraisal process

Within delegated authority agree a range of support to meet the identified outcomes of eligible adults.

Promote and model the use of critically reflective practice

Implement a joint training and development program to be delivered to health and social care staff working in hospitals and the community

Support the development and implementation of Continuing Healthcare and Funded Nursing Care policies and processes in order to adhere to National Framework guidance and legislation.

Work closely with the Local Authority to negotiate contracts ensuring equity, quality, value, and appropriate services are commissioned for patients. Work with the Local Authority to jointly review and monitor care home placements and complex care packages.

About us

The ICB welcomes all applicants, however, we must remind applicants that we currently do not hold a Tier 2 sponsorship license (now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship). Can we politely ask this is considered before applying for this position.

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire. The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

The successful candidate will have a flexible approach and be a keen team player who enjoys working in a busy environment. If you wish to join our friendly team we would welcome your application.

For an informal discussion please contact Adelle Marshall, Senior Social Worker CHC on 07803413180 or email adelle.marshall@nhs.net

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

D9857-24-052

Job locations

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Wilberforce Court

Alfred Gelder Street

Hull

HU1 1UY


Health House

Grange Park Lane

Willerby

HU10 6DT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow process set out by the DoH on the National Framework for CHC & FNC and to provide comprehensive clinical advice, assessment, case management, review and follow up on all CHC & FNC functions for the East Riding

Make presentations to the Joint Commissioning Panel of complex cases where individuals may meet Continuing Health criteria for funding. This may also include presenting clients who would not meet Continuing Healthcare criteria for funding.

Provide effective liaison with all local community trusts, and local authorities including those in other areas as necessary to facilitate the interface between acute and community services and build on existing interagency networks.

Collate, analyse and summarise clinical health and social care information, liaising with other relevant health and social care professionals for Independent Review process.

Take a lead for Continuing Healthcare in Multi-disciplinary case conferences for clients requiring specialist services or request/applications for funding from Continuing Healthcare. In these instances the postholder will be required to analyse situations and use their judgement and specialist knowledge to determine an appropriate response. The postholder will also be required to use knowledge and experience in the analysis of care needs.

Take a lead role for health in developing specialist services for clients with enduring and complex health and social care needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To follow process set out by the DoH on the National Framework for CHC & FNC and to provide comprehensive clinical advice, assessment, case management, review and follow up on all CHC & FNC functions for the East Riding

Make presentations to the Joint Commissioning Panel of complex cases where individuals may meet Continuing Health criteria for funding. This may also include presenting clients who would not meet Continuing Healthcare criteria for funding.

Provide effective liaison with all local community trusts, and local authorities including those in other areas as necessary to facilitate the interface between acute and community services and build on existing interagency networks.

Collate, analyse and summarise clinical health and social care information, liaising with other relevant health and social care professionals for Independent Review process.

Take a lead for Continuing Healthcare in Multi-disciplinary case conferences for clients requiring specialist services or request/applications for funding from Continuing Healthcare. In these instances the postholder will be required to analyse situations and use their judgement and specialist knowledge to determine an appropriate response. The postholder will also be required to use knowledge and experience in the analysis of care needs.

Take a lead role for health in developing specialist services for clients with enduring and complex health and social care needs.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills/negotiation skills and ability to convey sensitive issues.
  • Ability to deal with distressed and often upset individuals in a professional manner at all times.
  • Able to assist in managing oneself and work schedule in the most effective way.
  • Demonstrate skill in working with users and carers from a variety of backgrounds.
  • The duties of this post require travelling throughout the county on a daily basis, therefore the post holder must be independently mobile/car driver.
  • Have a flexible approach.
  • To be calm, professional and reassuring at all times when dealing with other agencies and the public.
  • Ability to engage and work effectively with relevant agencies and multi-disciplinary professionals at all levels.
  • Ability to produce any written documentation to a high standard, including good IT skills.
  • Able to write coherent and comprehensive assessments.

Desirable

  • Skills in quality/audit systems. IT skills.
  • Experience of using Systmone
  • Ability to network and have a knowledge of services.
  • Ability to sign post and provide advice on access to generic health and social services.
  • Able to demonstrate an ability to work with families and other agencies to procure care packages and has ongoing responsibility for this.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Social Worker - SWE.
  • Diploma in Social Work or equivalent level of experience.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and application of legislation, guidance and frameworks that inform this service area.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Knowledge of continuous developments in NHS and Social Care.
  • Knowledge of risk management and governance.
  • Have a clinical knowledge of a wide range of chronic conditions, illness and disability or the ability to learn this.

Desirable

  • Masters level or specialist knowledge in management and commissioning
  • Good working knowledge of local policies that apply to nursing, health and social care.
  • Knowledge of adult protection and other policies that affect vulnerable and chronically sick people.

Experience

Essential

  • In order to undertake the duties of this post it is expected the post holder will have demonstrable broad post- registration experience.
  • Experience of caring for vulnerable people in the community and in hospital.
  • High level of practical experience of social care assessment and overview of individual care packages.
  • Experience of working with a variety of agencies/organisations and staff as part of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working.
  • Evidence of contribution to the development of training programmes / courses and delivering training.
  • Experienced in team working and working on ones own initiative.

Desirable

  • Management of staff.
  • Working with Nursing / Residential homes.
  • Working with a wide range of agencies or care groups.
  • Working with the independent sector health and social care providers.
Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills/negotiation skills and ability to convey sensitive issues.
  • Ability to deal with distressed and often upset individuals in a professional manner at all times.
  • Able to assist in managing oneself and work schedule in the most effective way.
  • Demonstrate skill in working with users and carers from a variety of backgrounds.
  • The duties of this post require travelling throughout the county on a daily basis, therefore the post holder must be independently mobile/car driver.
  • Have a flexible approach.
  • To be calm, professional and reassuring at all times when dealing with other agencies and the public.
  • Ability to engage and work effectively with relevant agencies and multi-disciplinary professionals at all levels.
  • Ability to produce any written documentation to a high standard, including good IT skills.
  • Able to write coherent and comprehensive assessments.

Desirable

  • Skills in quality/audit systems. IT skills.
  • Experience of using Systmone
  • Ability to network and have a knowledge of services.
  • Ability to sign post and provide advice on access to generic health and social services.
  • Able to demonstrate an ability to work with families and other agencies to procure care packages and has ongoing responsibility for this.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Social Worker - SWE.
  • Diploma in Social Work or equivalent level of experience.
  • Demonstrate an understanding and application of legislation, guidance and frameworks that inform this service area.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • Knowledge of continuous developments in NHS and Social Care.
  • Knowledge of risk management and governance.
  • Have a clinical knowledge of a wide range of chronic conditions, illness and disability or the ability to learn this.

Desirable

  • Masters level or specialist knowledge in management and commissioning
  • Good working knowledge of local policies that apply to nursing, health and social care.
  • Knowledge of adult protection and other policies that affect vulnerable and chronically sick people.

Experience

Essential

  • In order to undertake the duties of this post it is expected the post holder will have demonstrable broad post- registration experience.
  • Experience of caring for vulnerable people in the community and in hospital.
  • High level of practical experience of social care assessment and overview of individual care packages.
  • Experience of working with a variety of agencies/organisations and staff as part of multi-disciplinary/multi agency working.
  • Evidence of contribution to the development of training programmes / courses and delivering training.
  • Experienced in team working and working on ones own initiative.

Desirable

  • Management of staff.
  • Working with Nursing / Residential homes.
  • Working with a wide range of agencies or care groups.
  • Working with the independent sector health and social care providers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

Address

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Employer's website

https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (857)

Address

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Employer's website

https://humberandnorthyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Manager - Continuing Health Care

Sarah Davies

sarah.davies93@nhs.net

07803413178

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

D9857-24-052

Job locations

NHS Humber and North Yorkshire

Integrated Care Board

1 Grimbald Crag Court

Knaresborough

HG5 8QB


Wilberforce Court

Alfred Gelder Street

Hull

HU1 1UY


Health House

Grange Park Lane

Willerby

HU10 6DT


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