Neuroscience Hospital Social Worker — Stroke Care Expert

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization seeks a Hospital Social Worker to support patients with neurological conditions at Salford Royal Hospital. The role involves delivering social work assessments, engaging with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safe patient discharges. Ideal candidates will have relevant social work qualifications and experience in a hospital setting, showcasing their ability to foster effective relationships and develop innovative support methods. The position offers competitive NJC Pay Scales instead of NHS pay-scales.

Qualifications

• Understanding of principles underlying mental health legislation.
• Experience in developing new methods for community support.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and communicate complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work assessments for safe discharge.
• Attend MDT and professional meetings.
• Conduct safeguarding investigations as required.

Skills

Understanding of Care Act 2014

Experience with adults/older people

Ability to develop effective relationships

Computer skills, experience of Liquid Logic

Education

Social Work Qualification

Social Work England Registration

Job description

A leading NHS organization seeks a Hospital Social Worker to support patients with neurological conditions at Salford Royal Hospital. The role involves delivering social work assessments, engaging with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring safe patient discharges. Ideal candidates will have relevant social work qualifications and experience in a hospital setting, showcasing their ability to foster effective relationships and develop innovative support methods. The position offers competitive NJC Pay Scales instead of NHS pay-scales.