Job Title: Social Worker – Hospital TeamLocation: Slough
Pay Rate: £36.81 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join the Hospital Team on behalf of our client in Slough.
The successful candidate will support patients and families in navigating the healthcare system and accessing essential resources. This role involves close collaboration with medical staff to ensure holistic care during hospital stays and post-discharge.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients to identify their needs and develop appropriate care plans.
2. Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing concerns related to illness, hospitalization, and discharge planning.
3. Collaborate with medical staff, including doctors, nurses, and therapists, to coordinate patient care and ensure comprehensive support.
4. Assist patients and families in accessing community resources, financial assistance, and other support services.
5. Facilitate discharge planning, including arranging for home care, rehabilitation, or other post-hospital services.
6. Advocate for patients’ rights and needs within the hospital setting and in the community.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, assessments, and care plans.
8. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
9. Stay informed about current best practices, policies, and legislation related to social work and healthcare.
Benefits:
10. Make a Difference: Help change the lives of adults
11. Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
12. Social Work England registration
13. Eligible to work in the UK
14. Hold a full UK driving licence
15. Post-qualified experience
16. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
17. Free DBS and compliance service
18. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
19. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
20. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
21. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
22. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
23. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
24. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *