Adult’s Social Worker / Hospital Discharge Team

Ashberry Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Hospital Discharge Social Worker. The candidate will undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and contribute to team efforts. Required qualifications include a DIPSW in Social Work and excellent communication skills, with a focus on making informed decisions. This is an office-based role covering hospital discharges from various sites, requiring a flexible approach to work.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant

Friendly compliance team

Essential Enhanced DBS

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working within statutory Hospital Adult Care teams.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to make good decisions

Can work alone and in teams

Competent IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Job description

Adult’s Social Worker Team: Hospital Discharge Location: Rochdale

Details:

HOSPITAL DISCHARGE SOCIAL WORKER – OFFICE BASED IN THE MIDDLETON AREA M24 1AY COVERING ALL HOSPITAL DISCHARGES FROM VARIOUS SITES, THIS ALSO INCLUDES OUT OF BOROUGH HOSPITALS. CANDIDATE WILL NEED TO DRIVE

We are recruiting an experienced social worker with recent experience of working within statutory Hospital Adult Care teams

You will be expected to undertake statutory Social Work functions in line with the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act. To undertake duties expected of Social Workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and in accordance with the specific job description attached.

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.