Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title

Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Specialism

Hospital Discharge

Location

Rochdale, UK

Salary

£30.00 per hour

Type

Locum, Full Time, 37 Hours Weekly, Ongoing

Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team within Hospital Discharge in Rochdale (UK), earning £30.00 per hour. This ongoing role is full-time, spanning 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday with working hours from 08:30 to 16:45. This is an exhilarating opportunity for a skilled and dynamic Social Worker to become part of the Home First Hospital Discharge Hub in the Integrated Middleton Locality. In this position, you will support adults transitioning from hospital to community, collaborating with service users, carers, health colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve a safe and efficient discharge.

Perks and benefits

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Locum Job

Enjoy a flexible work schedule that can adapt to your lifestyle, allowing for a robust work-life balance while gaining diverse experience across different settings.

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Competitive Pay

Earn £30.00 per hour, reflecting your skills, experience, and professional value.

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Professional Growth

Benefit from regular supervision with an Advanced Practitioner and ongoing professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

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Networking Opportunities

Collaborate with a wide range of professionals, expanding your knowledge and professional connections across the social care sector.

What you will do

• Complete statutory social work assessments for adults post-hospital admission.
• Coordinate safe and timely hospital discharges through effective planning.
• Conduct Care Act 2014 assessments and develop person-centred support plans.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and participate in best interest decisions.
• Promote independence and wellbeing, identifying community support networks.
• Manage risk and implement appropriate safeguarding measures.
• Work jointly with hospital teams, health professionals, and the voluntary sector.
• Develop innovative solutions for post-discharge care needs.
• Provide support and guidance to carers and signpost appropriate services.
• Participate in duty team responsibilities, attending to urgent service needs.
• Handle a varied caseload, meeting statutory timescales.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with data protection regulations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks and professional standards.

Qualifications / Requirements / Person Specification

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Essential

Registered with Social Work England.

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Essential

Qualified Social Worker with adult social care experience.

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Essential

Proven experience in hospital social work and discharge planning.

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Desirable

Experience in multidisciplinary working and community-based support.

Rochdale is a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage and outstanding natural beauty on its doorstep. With its blend of urban life and nearby countryside, Rochdale offers an attractive place to live, work, and unwind. Join a supportive council committed to providing high-quality services, and be part of a community where your work makes a real impact every day.

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