Adult's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospital Social Worker to join a dynamic team in facilitating timely discharges. This role requires a qualified social worker with at least 2 years of experience, particularly in handling complex discharge cases and working with older adults. You'll be part of a supportive environment, collaborating closely with health professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The position offers hybrid working options and the chance to enhance your skills through free CPD webinars. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Free access to CPD webinars

Supportive management team

Easily accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Experience in community-based work and discharges is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases for safe patient discharges.
• Assess risk factors and create care plans for patients.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience with older people

Risk assessment

Care planning

Experience with complex discharge cases

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

CQSW

Job description

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

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualified experience.

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, ensuring this is done at the right time. This is a supportive team of social workers in London. The role includes duty work, attending board rounds, and working closely with health colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

About you

A degree in 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 is beneficial for this position. The ability to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week is also essential. Must have experience with complex discharge cases.

What's on offer?

• £38.00/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 with Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant at 07776849119.