Hospital Social Work Apprentice / Independent Living Assessor

Introduction

Launch your career with Westminster City Council through our Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship. Gain hands-on experience supporting adults to live independently, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a rewarding career .

About the Employer

Westminster City Council is committed to making the city fairer and improving the lives of everyone who lives, works and visits Westminster. We value people who are caring, collaborative, enterprising, resilient and committed to achieving the best outcomes for our communities. We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to learn, develop and make a meaningful difference through the Westminster Way.

What You'll Do

• Support adults with complex health and social care needs to promote independence and safe hospital discharge.
• Screen and process referrals, gathering information from healthcare professionals and partner organisations.
• Assist with reviewing care packages and developing outcome-focused support plans.
• Attend meetings with health and social care professionals to support discharge planning.
• Help complete assessments, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports and referrals.
• Communicate with customers, carers and partner agencies by telephone, email and in person.
• Support customers to access appropriate services, equipment and community resources.
• Assist with risk assessments and help monitor and review customer support plans.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service performance monitoring.
• Develop knowledge of adult social care, safeguarding and hospital discharge while working towards a Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you can progress into roles such as Independent Living Assessor, Social Care Practitioner, Adult Social Care Officer, or other positions within Adult Social Care and Health services. There may also be opportunities to undertake higher-level qualifications and apprenticeships to further develop your career.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: This role is based in an agile, supportive hybrid working environment, combining office and remote working. Occasional flexibility may be required to meet service needs.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BLUE SKY ASSESSING & CONSULTANCY LTD

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.