JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Hospital Assessments and Discharge Planning Team
Specialism: Hospital Assessments and Discharge Planning
Location: East Lothian
Salary: £38.00 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing
Fantastic news for social work professionals! We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced adult social worker in East Lothian. Join our Hospital Assessments and Discharge Planning Team. With a focus on hospital assessments and discharge planning, your skills will be essential in ensuring effective transitions for patients. This is a full-time locum position with an attractive hourly rate of £38.00, offering the flexibility and variety that locum work provides. Don't miss out on this chance to make a real impact as part of a dynamic team in a role that is both rewarding and challenging.
Perks and benefits
- Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life, while getting the chance to work in diverse setups and meet a variety of people.
- Professional Growth: Gain experience in a busy hospital environment with opportunities to enhance your skills and increase your knowledge base.
- Competitive Pay: Earn an excellent hourly rate that rewards your expertise and commitment.
- Networking Possibilities: Connect with professionals across the healthcare field, building relationships that can benefit your career long-term.
- Work-Life Balance: Full-time yet flexible hours mean you can enjoy a fulfilling career alongside your personal interests and commitments.
What you will do
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of adult patients in a hospital setting to inform discharge planning.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective discharge plans are put in place.
- Provide support and advice to patients and their families, ensuring they understand and agree with the discharge plans.
- Liaise with external agencies and social services to coordinate continued care post-discharge.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, documenting all assessments and planning.
- Handle complex caseloads independently, using problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Advocate for patients, ensuring their rights and needs are respected and met.
Qualifications / Requirements / Person Specification
- Experience working within adult social work and hospital discharge planning is essential.
- Strong assessment, communication, and case management skills are required.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced hospital environment.
