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SalaryAre you a dedicated Social Worker looking to play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and supportive transition for patients leaving hospital? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a top local authority in the area, we are able to offer an attractive hourly rate.
Position Overview:
As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will be a vital part of the health care team, working collaboratively to assess patient's needs, develop discharge plans, and facilitate a seamless transition from the hospital to their homes. Your role will involve close coordination with health care professionals, patients, and their families to address social, emotional, and practical aspects of post-hospital care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient's social and emotional needs prior to discharge.
- Collaborate with health care teams to develop individualised discharge plans.
- Provide counselling and support to patients and their families during the transition process.
- Coordinate with community resources, home care services, and other agencies to ensure a continuum of care.
- Advocate for patient's needs and rights in collaboration with health care providers.
- Educate patients and families about available resources and support networks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of interventions and plans.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Relevant experience in a health care setting, preferably with a focus on hospital discharge planning.
- Knowledge of community resources, post-acute care options, and social services.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to patient care.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
- Contributory pension
- Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
If this position sounds like the next role for you, or know someone who would be a good fit. Please apply now. Alternatively get in touch with Ryan McGonagle on (phone number removed) or Email
Who do you know that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.
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.
