Adults Social Worker - Hospital Mental Health - Great Yarmouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Great Yarmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted social care agency is seeking an Adults Social Worker for a full-time locum position in Great Yarmouth. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient discharges, conducting assessments, and providing advocacy for patients. Candidates should have a social work degree and current registration, along with relevant frontline experience. Competitive pay of £34 per hour is offered with a mix of remote and onsite work.

Benefits

Pay of £34 per hour

Flexible hours

Opportunity to work with different teams

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant frontline experience in the UK as a qualified Social Worker within Social Services.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with inpatient and outpatient colleagues to support safe patient discharges.
• Conduct Care Act and Continuing Healthcare assessments.
• Lead complex reviews post-discharge in the community.

Skills

Collaborative working

Patient advocacy

Understanding of Mental Health legislation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in social work

Job description

Overview

Adults Social Worker – Hospital Mental Health in Great Yarmouth, UK. This is a locum, full-time role with an ongoing contract. You will be working with a dedicated team, primarily focusing on The Julian Hospital, which has five specialised wards for older individuals with complex mental health disorders. You will also support Laurel Ward at Carlton Court in Lowestoft and be onsite at least two days per week.

Perks and benefits

Experience the pay of £34 per hour, with flexible hours. Locum work offers variety and the opportunity to work with different teams and locations while expanding your skillset. You will join a collaborative social care team, contributing to safe discharges, with a balance of remote work and onsite days to support direct, meaningful interactions with your team and patients.

What you will do

• Collaboratively work with inpatient and outpatient colleagues, community resources, and the care market to support safe patient discharges.
• Undertake Care Act assessments, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assessments, and Section 117 planning, ensuring comprehensive patient advocacy.
• Lead complex reviews post-discharge in the community to ensure continued patient care and support.
• Engage with patients and multidisciplinary teams to identify and address individual needs.
• Attend essential face-to-face meetings, contributing to decision-making and care planning.

Requirements of the Social Worker

• Degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant frontline experience in the UK as a qualified Social Worker within Social Services.
• A good understanding of Mental Health legislation, though desirable, is not essential.

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