Adult’s Social Worker – Hospital Discharge – Wakefield – £TBC

Ashberry Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated Grade 8 Social Workers to join their Hospital Social Work Team in Wakefield. This role involves facilitating safe transfers of care from hospitals and assessing long-term care needs in the community. You will manage a diverse caseload, engaging in person-centered assessments and promoting independence for adults over 18. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with multi-disciplinary partners, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in care.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social work and hospital discharge processes.
• Ability to conduct assessments and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload with capacity and Care Act assessments.
• Deliver exceptional social care and promote choice for adults.

Skills

Social Work

Capacity Assessments

Care Act Assessments

Decision Making

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Hospital Discharge
Location: Wakefield
Rate: £TBC

We are looking for motivated Grade 8 Social Workers to join our Hospital Social Work Team.

We work with Adult’s over 18 to facilitate a safe transfer of care from hospital and then follow them into the community to assess long-term care needs and maximise their independence.

You must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and working closely with our multi-disciplinary system partners.

Your main responsibilities as a Level 1 Hospital Social Worker:

• You will manage a varied caseload, which will include capacity assessments, best interest decision making, Care Act assessments, and being part of a duty rota.
• You will deliver exceptional social care to the adults we are supporting and their carers and promote choice and control as much as possible.
• The team is looking to appoint an individual who is enthusiastic to engage in adopting strengths based, person centred assessments.
• You will engage in outcomes focused and preventative conversations which build on the strengths of people and their local networks.
• You will predominantly be supporting with hospital discharges at either our sites at Pinderfields or Dewsbury District Hospitals.

Please get in touch for a confidential chat!