Social work Team Leader - Hospital discharge

Our client Calderdale Hiring is looking for a Social work Team Leader to join their Hospital discharge team. Principle duties and responsibilities Ensure that effective systems are in place to screen referrals against eligibility criteria. To work with partners to ensure that referrals are dealt with by the creative deployment of resources both in terms of staffing and other options. Prioritise and allocate work to appropriate staff based on the complexity and urgency of a service request. To utilise the resources of the whole team and other skills within the overall service. Ensure the effective management and deployment of resources within budgets to meet agreed policy objectives and service priorities. To communicate effectively with the team about the effective management of budgets. 2 Responsible for ensuring that the review and evaluation of Support Plans are carried out in accordance with practice guidelines, and that appropriate adjustments are made to Support Plans to reflect changing needs. Responsible for ensuring a systematic approach to the assessment planning, implementation and review of health needs in accordance with policies and procedures. Advise and consult with the appropriate Team Manager & Service Manager on expenditure for community care services which exceed current guidelines. Ensure that staff have fully informed and involved users and carers in the process of assessment and in agreeing personal budgets, packages of care, and to ensure copies of assessment and care plans have been provided by staff. Promote the professional development of individual members of staff through regular supervision, identify training opportunities, work in accordance with agreed outcomes in Performance Appraisal Scheme interviews and assist qualified nurses and social workers to maintain their professional registration. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit