Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility FT/PT

Daily pay

Networking

Skill development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

You will manage your own caseload, conduct discharge planning assessments with patients and families, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely, safe hospital discharges. This locum role offers Full Time or Part Time options, with a flexible schedule and opportunities to develop professional skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs for effective discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare staff, patients, and families to develop discharge plans.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring each patient’s needs are met efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs for effective discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare staff, patients, and families to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Manage a varied caseload, ensuring each patient’s needs are met efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation in line with hospital policies.
• Provide expert guidance and support to patients and their families during the transition from hospital care to home or other care settings.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

You will manage your own caseload, conduct discharge planning assessments with patients and families, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely, safe hospital discharges. This locum role offers Full Time or Part Time options, with a flexible schedule and opportunities to develop professional skills within a supportive team.