Integrated Discharge Social Worker - Adult Care

Oldham; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Oldham's Integrated Discharge Team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support patients being discharged from Royal Oldham Hospital under the D2A process. You will carry out assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate multi-agency support to enable safe, timely discharges.

The role requires a Social Work degree and SW England registration, with responsibilities including safeguarding, best interest decisions, and advocacy for residents to live well and independently.

Qualifications

• Experience of implementing, monitoring, evaluating and updating Care & Support Plans through person centred planning principles.
• Ability to negotiate with health, social and voluntary sector organisations to secure services.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant social work legislation, codes of practice and national guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity in social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of support needs for service users, carers and families.
• Identify and manage safeguarding risks and respond to abuse concerns.
• Develop risk-aware, person-centred discharge plans and review progress.
• Advocate for residents to ensure their voices are heard.
• Coordinate meetings and contribute to decision-making forums relevant to care planning.
• Ensure confidentiality and accurate record-keeping across social care systems.

Skills

Care planning

Negotiation

Legislation knowledge

Equality & diversity

Education

Social Work degree

SW England registration

Job description

Oldham's Integrated Discharge Team is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support patients being discharged from Royal Oldham Hospital under the D2A process. You will carry out assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate multi-agency support to enable safe, timely discharges.

The role requires a Social Work degree and SW England registration, with responsibilities including safeguarding, best interest decisions, and advocacy for residents to live well and independently.