Senior Social Worker

Ackerman Pierce; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ackerman Pierce seeks a Qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Hospital Team in Newham. You will assess, plan, and implement interventions to ensure high standards of care during hospital stays and at discharge.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, support clients and families, maintain records, and uphold safeguarding and legislative compliance in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in adult social work, particularly within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify needs and risks for adults requiring social work intervention.
• Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide emotional support and practical assistance to clients and families.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies and legislation.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Join our dedicated Hospital Team in Newham as a Qualified Social Worker. In this role, you will jointly work with healthcare professionals to assess, plan, and implement effective interventions, ensuring that our clients receive the highest standard of care and support during their hospital stay and upon discharge.

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and risks of adults requiring social work intervention.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and service users.
• Providing emotional support and practical assistance to clients and their families.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Proven experience in adult social work, particularly within a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate approach to working with vulnerable adults.