Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team
Manchester City Council - Royal Infirmary
Up to £30 per hour
Manchester City Council is looking for a resilient and skilled Adult Social Worker to join the integrated team at the Royal Infirmary. This role is pivotal in ensuring safe, timely, and effective discharges from a busy acute hospital setting into the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the multidisciplinary Discharge Team to manage complex patient transitions.
* Assessments: Complete Care Act 2014 Strengths-Based Assessments for Pathway 2 and Pathway 3 care home placements.
* Safeguarding: Lead cases related to the Manchester Foundation Trust, ensuring Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) principles are at the heart of every discussion.
* Decision Making: Attend and contribute to Best Interest Meetings to facilitate safe discharge decisions.
* Referrals: Manage specialized referrals including Neighbourhood Apartments and Crisis Clean services.
Working Pattern
Due to the focused nature of hospital work and limited space at the MRI office, we operate a strict hybrid model:
* On-Site: Presence is required at the MRI during designated Duty Days.
* Remote: Working from home is essential on non-duty days to manage office capacity.
* Weekends: You will participate in a 1-in-7 weekend rota in conjunction with the Hospital Discharge to Assess team based in Gorton.
Requirements
* Registered Social Worker (Social Work England).
* Proven experience in adult safeguarding and hospital discharge settings.
* Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act.
* Ability to work pacey, complex cases with a strengths-based approach.
Why Join the MRI Team?
This is a fast-paced role that offers the chance to work at the forefront of integrated health and social care. You will be part of a team dedicated to patient flow and high-quality outcomes during critical transition points