Social Worker - Hospital Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Redhill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Redhill is looking for a Locum Hospital Social Worker to manage client discharges from an acute hospital. The role requires experience with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, alongside strong communication skills. Join a supportive environment offering professional development and the flexibility to balance personal commitments.

Benefits

Full-time stability

Collaborative work environment

Professional development opportunities

Locum flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience with discharge processes in acute hospital settings.
• Ability to conduct Mental Capacity Act and Care Act assessments.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage discharges from East Surrey Hospital successfully.
• Ensure robust support systems for clients returning home.
• Navigate acute healthcare systems effectively.

Skills

Client discharge management

Knowledge of Care Act and MCA

Risk management

Customer service focus

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Hospital Social Worker within the Learning Disabilities and Autism Team based in Surrey/Redhill. This is a full-time, ongoing locum role in an acute hospital setting, with a focus on quick yet safe discharges and experience with the Care Act and MCA frameworks. The hospital serves East and Mid Surrey as well as West Sussex.

Location: Surrey/Redhill, UK

What you will do

• Manage the discharge of adults from East Surrey Hospital, ensuring robust support systems are in place upon their return home.
• Employ strengths-based practices with a focus on customer service while navigating acute healthcare systems.
• Undertake risk management for clients wishing to remain at home, providing evidence for alternative options when necessary.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Act assessments and Care Act assessments to uphold legal and ethical standards.
• Engage in regular ward attendance and perform home visits to coordinate with carers, healthcare providers, and other specialists.
• Work on complex cases involving high turnover, maintaining a close liaison with adults, families, and specialist teams.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time role providing stability and opportunities to make a difference daily.
• Collaborative work environment where innovation and new ideas are welcomed and valued.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning experiences at your own pace.
• Locum flexibility to balance work with personal commitments.

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