Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Medway Council in recruiting a Social Worker to join their Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service that plays a vital role in supporting people through hospital discharge and recovery. You'll become part of a supportive and professional team committed to delivering person-centred outcomes through a strengths-based approach.

• A competitive salary of £39,823
• £3,000 annual retention payment 
• £1,000 Golden Hello payment following successful completion of probation
• Essential Car User Status
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Opportunity to work within an integrated health and social care environment
• Diverse and rewarding caseloads across acute and community settings
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Career development within a progressive Adult Social Care service

Please note: This position requires the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days per week.

As part of the Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team, you will support adults through the discharge process, helping to ensure safe and timely transitions from hospital settings into the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working across acute hospitals, non-acute hospitals and community settings 
• Supporting the delivery of the Discharge to Assess model to ensure effective and timely hospital discharges
• Completing strengths-based assessments and care planning to promote independence and wellbeing
• Collaborating closely with health professionals, council colleagues and partner agencies to achieve person-centred outcomes
• Ensuring available resources are utilised effectively to meet assessed needs
• Working in accordance with relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
• Maintaining high professional standards while delivering effective social work intervention
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of vulnerable adults at all times

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying Social Work experience
• Experience within Adult Social Care, hospital discharge or community-based services
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
• Strong assessment, communication and partnership-working skills
• A commitment to person-centred and strengths-based practice
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive and innovative Adult Social Care service, we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 

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