adult social worker - hospital discharge team.

Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Salary: £24 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Adult Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team in South Shields. As an integral part of our team, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the safe and timely discharge of adult patients from hospital to their homes or appropriate care settings.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient's social care needs, taking into account their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
• Develop and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with patients, their families, and multidisciplinary health-care teams.
• Coordinate discharge planning processes, ensuring seamless transitions for patients from hospital to their homes or alternative care settings.
• Provide support and guidance to patients and their families, signposting to relevant community resources and services.
• Advocate on behalf of patients to ensure their rights and preferences are respected throughout the discharge process
• Collaborate closely with health-care professionals, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists, to optimise patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions, adhering to relevant legal and professional standards.

A strong Candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a health-care or social care setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and decision-making abilities, with a person-centered approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social work England
• A Degree in Social work or Diploma in SW, CQSW, CSS
• Right to Work
• Enhanced DBS check, dated within the last 12 months

If This is the Role for you apply below:

Wanting to know more or looking for other roles in Social work please contact Rebecca at or on 0191 535 7143

Why work with Randstad:

• Be paired with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
• C.V and interview support with regular updates and feedback
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Find your own job bonus

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.