Are you a proactive and highly organised Social Worker with a passion for ensuring smooth transitions for individuals leaving hospital? An urgent opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Transfer of Care team in Southwark!
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to facilitate timely and safe discharges from hospital, ensuring individuals receive the appropriate support and care in the community. In this fast-paced and critical role, you will be responsible for:
Conducting rapid assessments of individuals in hospital to determine their social care needs upon discharge.
Coordinating and planning safe and effective transfers of care from hospital to various community settings (e.g., home with support, residential care, nursing homes).
Working collaboratively with hospital staff (doctors, nurses, therapists), service users, families, and community providers.
Identifying and addressing potential barriers to discharge, advocating for the best interests of the individual.
Ensuring compliance with discharge pathways and relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014.
Managing complex cases and making swift, well-informed decisions under pressure.
About You:
You will be a Qualified Social Worker with:
Experience in hospital discharge planning, adult social care, or a fast-paced environment.
A thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014 and its implications for hospital discharge.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure, prioritising multiple tasks.
A strong commitment to person-centred care and ensuring positive outcomes for individuals.
Current Social Work England registration.Rate: £32.00 per hour
If you're interested or have any questions please call Malak on (phone number removed).
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