Adult’s Social Worker / Hospital Discharge Team

Ashberry Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker in Kendal to support hospital discharge plans and conduct community assessments. Applicants should have a Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England, along with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to work. The role includes working collaboratively in a Multi-disciplinary team and providing strength-based interventions.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team guidance

Essential Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate required.
• Experience in independent assessment and support planning is essential.
• Knowledge of current legislation and best practice approaches is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the Transfer of Care Hub for discussions.
• Support strength-based Hospital discharge plans.
• Undertake strength-based assessment in the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making based on information

Ability to work alone and in teams

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Writing clear reports

Flexibility towards work hours

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Hospital
Location: South Lakes Kendal

Details:

We are looing for passionate and dedicated Social Worker, with a strong foundation in professional practice backed by a Social Work Degree and registration with Social Work England. You will have experience in independent assessment and support planning, alongside a good working knowledge of current legislation, theoretical models and best practice approaches.

There will be a requirement to work collaboratively within the Transfer of Care Hub for Multi-disciplinary discussions, and for Social Work intervention during hospital admission in order to facilitate and support strength-based Hospital discharge plans.

To work in the community undertaking strength-based assessment and advocating and supporting people after discharge form hospital.

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.