Job Introduction
We appreciate your interest in working with Bradford Council. Here in Bradford, great things happen. A vibrant community, innovative businesses, and institutions make up our large, young, and diverse city. A dynamic cultural sector is central to Bradford's vision for social and economic inclusion. We are committed to working with our people, communities, partners, and businesses to improve quality of life and get the best for our District. We all contribute to achieving those goals, and so will you. Our district and its people can fulfil their potential only if we care about what we do at work every day.
The Continuing Health Care Social Work Team within the Department of Adult Social Care is looking to recruit a full-time social worker. You must hold a social work qualification and must be registered with Social Work England. If you are passionate about social work and are confident in upholding and promoting the rights of people who use the service, we want you to be part of our team. Applicants will have a sound understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and be able to demonstrate how they apply this in their practice. Candidates will have good working knowledge and experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care.
We want you to be part of our team so that you can undertake partnership work to support adults and carers in decision making through collaboration with others within the service and external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, share appropriate, succinct, objective information and analysis to aid in joint decision-making with our health colleagues. You will be proactive, persistent, and willing to challenge and be challenged. You will effectively apply joint procedures and know your responsibilities and those of others.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience in relevant settings after completing a degree in Social Work.
- Hold a DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
- CQSW/CSS/DIPSW BA/MA in Social Work
- Have good working knowledge of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS funded Nursing Care.
- Have knowledge of relevant health and social care legislation.
- Hold a full UK Driving licence unless a disability prevents this.
Please note: Your working pattern will be 5 days over 7 including evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required by the needs of the service.
For further information regarding this post please contact:
Razina Asghar - Team Manager on 07582 109756 or email Razina.Asghar@bradford.gov.uk
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
