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About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. Previous experience of working within hospital discharge is preferable. You will need to be able to evidence a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and strength based and person practice within your practice. You will need to be able to evidence you are experienced in working with complexity and with the Court of Protection. You will be required to undertake community and hospital visits across Dorset and be able to come into the office a minimum of 2 days per week.What will you be doing? Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge.Requirement to come into the office to support duty once a weekHospital Discharge Planning: Lead on social work assessments for complex hospital discharges, ensuring timely and effective planning in line with national and local guidance (e.g., Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model).Strengths-Based Assessment: Undertake comprehensive social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, identifying individuals' strengths, assets, and desired outcomes.Risk Management: Conduct robust risk assessments to ensure safe discharge and ongoing safety in the community, escalating concerns