Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker
Locum
£38 an Hour
4 Month Initial Contract
Hampshire County Council are recruiting for a Social Worker in their Hospital Discharge Teams based out of Queen Alexander Hospital, Portsmouth 2 days a week and 1 day a week at Royal Surrey Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity assessments.
* Make best interests decisions in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Support safe discharges from acute hospital settings and community rehab beds.
* Conduct face‑to‑face assessments onsite and remote assessments (phone/home‑based) when appropriate.
* Work closely with health colleagues, nursing staff, and therapy teams.
* Contribute to onward care planning and determine long‑term care needs.
* Work in a fast‑paced environment requiring hospital setting experience.
* Balance mix of onsite and remote work.
Environment & Requirements
* Must be able to drive and have business insurance.
Benefits
* A hybrid tablet device to work more effectively and flexibly.
* 5 personal development days per annum.
* Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
* Flexible working options fitting today's lifestyle.
* 37 hours a week.
* £38 per hour (Umbrella Rate).
* Remote working.
About Us
Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on the values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP – a joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
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