Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Scunthorpe on a full-time locum contract. The role involves facilitating patient transitions from hospital to home, conducting assessments, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have experience in managing complex situations and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital discharge processes preferred.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a caseload of varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in home visits and complete Care Act Assessments.
• Liaise with Scunthorpe General Hospital's discharge team.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments as required.
• Manage caseloads providing tailored interventions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient support.
• Maintain comprehensive patient records.

Skills

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Scunthorpe on a full-time locum contract.

Location: Scunthorpe, UK

Contract: 3 months, full-time

Salary: £35 per hour

This role involves supporting patient transitions from hospital to home, ensuring care plans align with patients’ needs and wishes within a fast-paced hospital environment.

What you will do

• Participate in home visits and complete Care Act Assessments to determine community care needs.
• Efficiently liaise with Scunthorpe General Hospital's integrated discharge team to facilitate seamless patient discharges.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions where necessary to protect patient welfare.
• Manage a caseload with varying complexity, providing tailored interventions that promote independence and well-being.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to identify innovative solutions for patient support and discharge.
• Maintain comprehensive records following all regulatory requirements and best practices.

Living and working in Scunthorpe offers a unique opportunity with access to countryside, community amenities and local culture.

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