Senior Practitioner - Transfer of Care Hub (Hospital) - Hackney - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Transfer of Care Hub in Hackney, UK. The role involves leading social care representation, coordinating patient discharge processes, and working closely with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a degree in social work and current registration with Social Work England, along with significant frontline experience. The role offers £32 per hour with on-site presence required at least two days a week.

Qualifications

• Significant frontline experience as a qualified Social Worker in UK Social Services settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adult Social Care representation within the Transfer of Care Hub.
• Coordinate patient-discharge processes to ensure timely transitions.
• Assess patients' social care needs and develop care plans.

Skills

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Patient discharge processes

Social care needs assessment

Mentoring social workers

Education

Degree in social work

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Senior Practitioner Transfer of Care Hub (Hospital) – Hackney, UK. £32 per hour. Hourly; Ongoing contract. On-site presence required a minimum of two days per week.

What you will do

• Lead the Adult Social Care (ASC) representation within the Transfer of Care Hub
• Coordinate and oversee patient-discharge processes to ensure timely and safe transitions
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve discharge planning and processes
• Assess patients’ social care needs and develop care plans that address these
• Support and mentor less experienced social workers and healthcare staff
• Maintain accurate and timely records of all cases, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant frontline experience as a qualified Social Worker in UK Social Services settings

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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