Qualified Social Worker - Continuing Healthcare

Job introduction

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About the role

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults with complex health and social care needs, helping them access the right care, support and services at the right time. You'll work closely with individuals, families, health professionals and partner organisations to ensure people receive person-centred support that promotes their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

No two days are the same in CHC. You'll have the chance to build meaningful relationships, advocate for people during important decisions about their care, and help ensure their voices are heard throughout the process.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, learning and making a real difference to local people. The role aligns with adult social work principles described by West Northamptonshire Council, including strengths-based, person-centred practice and partnership working.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional information

You're someone who genuinely enjoys working alongside people, listening to their experiences and helping them navigate some of the more difficult or uncertain times in their lives.

Naturally curious and compassionate, you see the person behind the process. Whether working with individuals, families, carers or health professionals, building trust, having honest conversations and making sure people's voices are heard comes naturally.

A collaborative approach is important in this role, as is the ability to build positive relationships across health and social care. A positive, solutions-focused mindset, combined with sound professional judgement and empathy, helps achieve the best outcomes for the people we support.

As a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, you'll bring a good understanding of adult social care practice and a commitment to person-centred support. Most importantly, you'll share our belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and kindness.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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