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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,930,000 - 94,021,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate up to £35

Parking nearby

Fast-paced environment

Supportive service

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is seeking a Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team in Portsmouth. The role requires a Social Work qualification and a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience, with responsibilities for assessing patients to ensure safe discharge and meet their needs.

The ideal candidate can manage time effectively, work with adults in a fast-paced environment, engage with diverse service users, and be comfortable with assessments from home and on the wards.

Qualifications

• Role requires a Social Work Qualification and a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience working with adults in a fast-paced environment and engaging with diverse service users is key.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe discharge of adult patients from hospital.
• Assess each patient to ensure needs are met and promote independent living.
• Some assessments from home, with ward presence when necessary.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Experience with adults

Diversity engagement

Education

Social Work degree (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team are responsible for the safe discharge of adult patients from Hospital,

You will be responsible for the assessment of each patient ensuring that all their needs are met and that they can continue to live their lives as freely as possible. this position involves assessments from home as well as being present on the wards when necessary.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to be able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Parking available / nearby
• An opportunity to work within a successful service