Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Hospital Discharge Team in Bedford. Responsibilities include working with vulnerable adults, managing complex cases, and ensuring safe discharges. Candidates must have SWE registration and at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in the UK Social Care industry. This role offers numerous benefits including access to various jobs and personalized support.

Benefits

Your own personal consultant

Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide

DBS and Compliance Service

Quick and Easy Registration Process

Access to CPD

Guaranteed weekly payment

Qualifications

• Post qualifying experience of working in the UK Social Care industry.
• Experience on a Hospital Discharge Team is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Work with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting.
• Manage cases and ensure safe discharges.
• Develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Working with Vulnerable Adults

Report writing

Developing care plans

Care management

Managing complex cases

Liaising with professional bodies

Managing staff

Education

SWE Registration

3 years post-qualifying experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team with the Social Care industry in Bedford Council.

Responsibilities include:

• Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting
• Report writing and making assessments
• Developing care plans
• Care management
• Managing complex cases
• Liaising with other professional bodies
• Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users
• Self-directed support / personal budgets
• Managing staff

Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Senior Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry.

The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 3 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment