Adults Social Worker – Surrey County Council – Hospital Team

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a close-knit team at a local council, seeking an experienced Social Worker for their Hospital Team. This role offers a supportive environment with capped caseloads, allowing you to focus on providing high-quality care. You will engage in comprehensive assessments, develop tailored care plans, and ensure timely discharges for patients transitioning from hospital care. With excellent learning and development opportunities, this position promotes professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive Managers

Work-Life Balance

Flexibility to Work from Home

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in assessments and discharges.
• Social Work England registration and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate timely discharges and engage in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Assessment Skills

Discharge Planning

Education

Degree in Social Work

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Adults Social Worker – Surrey County Council – Hospital Team, Surrey

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Yes

Job Reference:

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30

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available at Surrey County Council. They are looking for a new member for their Hospital Team. This is a close-knit team with extremely supportive and experienced managers, capped caseloads, and excellent learning and development opportunities. The ideal candidate for the Social Work role will have several years of experience in a relevant team. You will be experienced in undertaking assessments and timely discharges.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a member of the Hospital Team at Surrey County Council, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and coordinate timely discharges. You will collaborate with a supportive team, manage a capped caseload, and participate in learning and development opportunities. Your role includes engaging in multidisciplinary meetings, providing support and advocacy for patients and families, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Your efforts will promote recovery, independence, and well-being for patients transitioning from hospital care.

Benefits of the role:

• Supportive managers who appreciate the need for a good work-life balance and capped caseloads
• Flexibility to work from home based on your and your family’s needs

Qualifications and Experiences:

You must have strong written and verbal communication skills, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience undertaking assessments and timely discharges, Social Work England registration, eligibility to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence, post-qualified experience, and a degree level or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

How to apply?

If this job is for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.