Job Description
Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge within a Hospital Setting?
Look no further…
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Argyll and Bute Council's Hospital Service based in Oban. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working
* Competitive rates of pay
* Mileage reimbursement
* Supervision
* Weekly pay
* One committed and dedicated point of contact
* An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
* A full range of free training available
* Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
* Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available
Responsibilities:
* You are responsible for ensuring patients leave the hospital safely and promptly once they are medically fit.
* Coordinating the transition from a hospital ward back to a person's home or a residential care setting.
* Working alongside doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists to ensure the care plan is holistic.
* Identifying and solving issues that might prevent a patient from going home (e.g., lack of heating, need for home adaptations, or absence of family support).
* Conducting statutory assessments to determine what level of support a person needs under the Social Work (Scotland) Act.
* Helping patients and families navigate the four SDS options to choose how their care budget is managed.
* Focusing on "enabling" care short-term support designed to help patients regain independence so they don't require long-term services.
* Identifying and investigating concerns where an adult may be at risk of harm or self-neglect.
* For those specifically qualified (as Mental Health Officers or MHOs), duties include assessments under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act.
* Assessing complex social situations to manage risks while respecting the individual's right to choice and independence.
* Many social workers are based directly within sites like the Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre.
* The role often requires traveling across mainland and island locations to visit patients' homes for post-discharge follow-ups.
* Acting as a link to third-sector organisations and local volunteer groups that provide essential support in isolated areas.
Requirements:
* PVG
* SSSC registration
* Social Work Degree
Experience:
* Adults
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on or. Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.