Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking nearby

Public transport accessible

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd are seeking a Social Worker to join a Hospital Discharge Team in Yeovil. The role requires a Social Work qualification and at least 2 years post-qualified experience, with responsibilities covering assessments on wards and in patient homes to ensure safe discharge.

You will need strong time management and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment and engage with a diverse caseload of adults.

Qualifications

• Requires a Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience working with adults in fast-paced environments is essential.
• Ability to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to success.

Responsibilities

• Assess each patient to ensure all needs are met for safe discharge.
• Manage workload and prioritise tasks while on wards and for home assessments.
• Support hospital discharge planning to enable patients to live as independently as possible.

Skills

Social work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Adult services

Education

Social Work degree

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 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
• Parking available / nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport