Ref. 59776
Hospital Discharge Social Worker
- Location: Solihull, England
- Salary: £28 - £32 per hour
- Type: Temporary / Full Time
Seven Social Care is working with Solihull Council to recruit for a Post – Hospital Discharge Social Worker.
£28 – £32 per hour. Any negotiations please contact;
07488 880475
YOU MUST HAVE Hospital Discharge experience.
Job Purpose:
Social workers needed to cover a mix of two functions of the hospital service- These functions include acute and post discharge
Duties:
– Undertake strengths-based and person-centred assessments to meet individuals needs to be safely discharged from hospital
– Evidence an experience knowledge and application of legislation relevant to role including Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and appropriate discharge guidance.
– Ensure that critical analysis and evidence-based practice is central to all decision making.
– Work collaboratively with professionals across health and social care to holistically meet individual’s needs.
– Manage a complex case load and prioritise the competing demands and time pressures of ensuring timely discharges.
– Complete safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments and best interest’s decisions.
Applicant Requirements:
– Qualifications: Degree approved by the Social Work England (SWE).
– Experience: 2+ years working with adults as a qualified Social Worker in the UK. Hospital Discharge Experience is needed.
– Compliance: Up to date SWE and DBS.
– Travel: Clean UK driving license with the ability to commute to and from work independently.
– Hours: 37 hours p/w.
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