Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; South Shields; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Competitive Hourly Rates

Supportive Team Environment

Learning and Development

Locum Opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join a Hospital Discharge Team in South Shields. This ongoing role offers both full- and part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate, in a collaborative environment focused on safe hospital discharges and person-centred care.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and work with health professionals and families to plan effective discharges from hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and SWE registration.
• Post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care.
• Experience in hospital discharge, integrated care or reablement.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews and support planning for adults requiring social care intervention following hospital admission.
• Facilitate safe, timely and effective hospital discharges through collaboration with health professionals, families, carers and community services.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest decisions and risk assessments where required.
• Manage a caseload of adults with complex care and support needs, ensuring outcomes are person-centred and strengths-based.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to risk management processes in accordance with relevant legislation and local procedures.

Education

Degree in Social Work (CQSW / DipSW)

SWE registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join a Hospital Discharge Team in South Shields. This ongoing role offers both full- and part-time hours with a competitive hourly rate, in a collaborative environment focused on safe hospital discharges and person-centred care.

You will conduct Care Act assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and work with health professionals and families to plan effective discharges from hospital settings.