Social Worker Level 2

Job Introduction

Specialist Social Worker – Neurorehabilitation

Grade PO3 - £45,750 - £49,056 pa

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Work practitioner with experience and interest in working with individuals  with complex Neurological conditions, including Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons  Disease, Huntingdon’s Disease, Stroke and Brain and Spinal cord  Injuries, among others.

The post is offered initially as a one-year secondment, subject to evaluation, as part of a pilot project, aiming to enhance holistic care by addressing the social, financial, emotional and practical needs, and aiming  to achieve improved outcomes including  more tailored assessments and designated support, reducing hospital admissions , streamlining integrated care through strengthened communication and co-ordination between health and social care professionals,  and working collaboratively to advocate for and empower patients and carers.

The post-holder will be based between  the Neuro- Rehabilitation Multidisciplinary  Team at the Memorial Hospital  (managed within Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust , and the Complex Care Team in Adult Social care at the Woolwich Centre,  within The Royal Borough of Greenwich. Clinical supervision will be facilitated by the Social Work manager with line management support within the Neuro MDT,  with access to training  and development across the two organisations

Candidates need to be a Registered Social Worker with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience, and demonstrate previous experience of, and / or a keen interest in,   working with those with complex neurological needs. A significant knowledge of social care and health legislation and policy essential.

Further information about the post please contact:

Steve Martin, Service Manager, Health and Adults Services , Royal Borough of Greenwich – steve.martin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Or – Rajkarun Masina, Service Lead Assessment and Rehabilitation, Oxleas  NHS Foundation Trust – R.MASINA@NHS.NET

Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

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Full Employment History: A full employment history is required for this role. Please provide a full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment.

How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.

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