Social Worker - Adults - Hospital

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Job Title: Social Worker - Adults - Hospital

Location: Morden, SM4 5DX

Contract Type: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Part-time (3 days per week)

Pay Rate: £32 per hour

Job Overview:

Join our team as a Social Worker in the Adults Hospital to Home Team, where you will play an instrumental role in supporting patients' transition from hospital care back into the community. Based in the vibrant area of Morden, this part-time, ongoing position offers you the chance to work three days a week within a multidisciplinary hospital discharge team. You will be pivotal in facilitating timely discharges and ensuring that adults receive tailored support to meet their unique care needs.

Perks and benefits:

- Competitive hourly pay: Earn £32 per hour and enjoy the benefits of locum work with more control over your schedule.

- Excellent work opportunity: Be part of a supportive team in a positive, collaborative working environment where everyone's voice matters.

- Flexible shifts: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle with our adaptable shift patterns.

- Professional development: Expand your skills and expertise by working within a dynamic hospital discharge team.

- Networking opportunities: Build valuable professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team and wider community network.

What you will do:

- Undertake strengths-based assessments of adults in the hospital setting under the Care Act 2014.

- Collaborate with NHS and community colleagues to coordinate effective discharge planning.

- Support service users and families to develop and implement personalised care and support plans.

- Facilitate prompt and safe hospital discharges, minimising delays and promoting independence.

- Assess risk and capacity, implementing safeguarding procedures as necessary.

- Provide expert advice and guidance on social care issues to hospital staff and families.

- Maintain comprehensive case notes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards.

- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, discharge planning meetings, and case conferences.

- Apply your knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) framework.

Requirements:

- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

- Experience working with adults in hospital discharge, community care, or similar settings.

- Solid understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities.

- Strong assessment, planning, and communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

- Proactive, person-centred, and outcome-focused approach.

- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).

Choosing to work in Morden, SM4 5DX, means you will be nestled in a community-friendly area famed for its green spaces and excellent transport links to central London. Embrace the opportunity to make a tangible difference while enjoying the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere of this charming London suburb. Join us and be part of something impactful!

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