Social Worker – Hospital Discharge & Rapid Intervention

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their RIACT Hospital Discharge Team in Darlington. This role involves supporting adults during hospital discharge and providing rapid intervention. Candidates should have experience in adult social work and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexibility to work full-time or part-time and a competitive daily rate of £196.95.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Competitive daily pay

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social work, ideally within hospital discharge or rapid intervention services.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and risk management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive social care assessments for adults needing hospital discharge or rapid support.
• Develop person-centred care and support plans addressing needs, risks, and strengths.
• Liaise with hospital staff, ward managers, and multidisciplinary teams to plan safe and timely discharges.
• Facilitate smooth transitions to home, residential care, or community services.
• Identify, manage, and elevate safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults.

Skills

Assessment skills

Care planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk management

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their RIACT Hospital Discharge Team in Darlington. This role involves supporting adults during hospital discharge and providing rapid intervention. Candidates should have experience in adult social work and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexibility to work full-time or part-time and a competitive daily rate of £196.95.