Adult's Hospital Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join a supportive team in London. The role involves overseeing discharges while assessing patient needs and working closely with health professionals. Candidates should have a Social Work degree and at least 2 years of experience, particularly in discharge and community work. Attractive pay rate and hybrid working model available.

Benefits

Up to £40.00/hr

Hybrid working scheme

Free access to CPD webinars

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience required.
• Experience with discharges and community-based work is beneficial.
• Ability to be in the office at least 3 times a week.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cases for safe patient discharges.
• Assess risk factors and create care plans/packages.
• Attend board rounds and collaborate with health colleagues.

Skills

Experience with older people

Risk assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of practitioners.

About the team

The fast-paced team works to independently undertake cases to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner. In this role, assessing risk factors will be important to then follow and create care plans/ packages (Care Act 2014) for the patients to be discharged, and making sure this is done at the right time. This a supportive team of social workers in London. The role includes duty work, attending board rounds and working closely with health colleagues to get best outcomes for patients.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years\' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role. Experience working with older people, discharges, and community-based work lends well to this position. Ability to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week is also essential.

What\'s on offer?

• Up to £40.00/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options will also be available)
• Hybrid working scheme
• Easily accessible by public transport and by car
• Supportive management team
• Free access to CPD webinars through Charles Hunter Associates

For more information, please get in touch

Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant

07776849119