Job Description
Adults Services Qualified Social Workers (West Lothian)
21 Health & Social Care are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to join a Hospital Social Work Team in West Lothian, with a particular focus on supporting with waiting lists. These roles are offered on a contracting basis for 3 + months.
Experience and Qualifications
Applicants must hold a UK-recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered, or eligible to register, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
It is essential that applicants have previous experience working within an Adults Services setting, ideally within a hospital, discharge planning, or multidisciplinary health team. Experience of managing waiting lists and prioritisation of casesis highly desirable.
Applicants should be confident in:
* Adult Support and Protection (ASP) enquiries
* Complex assessments and risk management
* Capacity assessments
* Hospital discharge planning and multi-agency coordination
* Managing and reviewing waiting lists effectively to support safe and timely discharge
A minimum of two years post-qualified Social Work experience within Adults Services is preferred. Familiarity with West Lothian recording systems is advantageous.
To Apply
To apply, follow the Apply Now link at the bottom of this job advert and upload an up-to-date CV....