Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Reed; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater Manchester is seeking an Experienced Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge Team. This role involves conducting Care Act assessments, working with health professionals, and ensuring compliance with the Mental Capacity Act. Candidates must be qualified and have at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £30 per hour along with additional benefits such as aftercare service, free CV support, weekly payroll, and access to the full UK job market.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

PAYE payroll option with additional benefits

CPD contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and support planning for individuals preparing to leave hospital.
• Work closely with health professionals, discharge coordinators, and community services.
• Identify risks and safeguarding concerns, implementing robust plans.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Post qualifying social work experience

Care Act assessments

Safeguarding

Job description

Our client, a Great Manchester Council, is seeking an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge Team.

Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?

Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities of this role:

• Complete Care Act assessments and support planning for individuals preparing to leave hospital.
• Work closely with health professionals, discharge coordinators, and community services to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Identify risks and safeguarding concerns, implementing robust plans to protect vulnerable adults.
• Arrange care packages, placements, and community support to promote independence and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and best interest decision-making where required.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to multi-disciplinary discharge planning meetings.
• Respond promptly to urgent cases and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements of this role:

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience

Benefits of working through Reed, include:

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!