Advanced Social Work Practitioner

London Borough of Hillingdon; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join their hospital team. This role is crucial in managing safe and efficient hospital discharges in a fast-paced environment, where delivering results and meeting performance targets are essential. The successful candidate will conduct multi-disciplinary assessments, oversee daily discharges, and manage a small caseload of complex cases. The organization values its employees and offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working hours and generous holiday entitlement, making it an excellent opportunity for professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Discounts at leisure centres and pools

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Vivup Benefits

Mental Health Support

Travel Support

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Practice Educator Training Qualification.
• Experience in managing complex cases and overseeing discharges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct multi-disciplinary assessments with health professionals.
• Oversee daily discharges and manage referrals.
• Supervise staff and ensure smooth team operations.

Skills

Multi-Disciplinary Assessments

Duty Management

Staff Supervision

Safeguarding Management

Case Management

Education

Practice Educator Training Qualification

Job description

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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our hospital team in managing safe and efficient hospital discharges. This role operates in a fast-paced environment where delivering results and meeting performance targets are crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Multi-Disciplinary Assessments: Conduct assessments with health professionals, including DSTs.
2. Duty Management: Oversee daily discharges via the D2A pathway and Pathway 3 placements, triage cases with the Hillingdon HUB, and manage out-of-borough hospital referrals. Participate in conference calls with health professionals to facilitate decision-making.
3. Staff Supervision: Allocate cases, manage stepdown beds, and supervise staff to ensure smooth team operations.
4. Safeguarding Management: Attend weekly meetings with the safeguarding lead to monitor investigations.
5. Case Management: Handle a small caseload of complex cases, providing expertise and oversight as needed.

Requirements:

The candidate must have completed a Practice Educator Training Qualification.

About You & About us

We value our employees and are committed to providing a fulfilling and rewarding career. We offer a wide range of benefits to support your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development, including:

• Flexible Working Hours
• 36 Hour Week
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Discounts at leisure centres and pools
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Vivup Benefits
• Mental Health Support
• Travel Support

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fair recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

Recruitment Information

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. We also prioritize current employees at risk of redundancy. Applications may close early due to high volume; apply promptly.