Acute Hospital Social Worker - Shropshire Council
Salary
£31.97 per hour
Location
Shropshire, West Midlands (Region), United Kingdom
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Social care Qualified social workers
Job ref
X3-1326220
Job posted
Posted 1 day ago
Our client, Shropshire Council, is seeking an agency social worker for its Acute Hospital service.
This is a temporary ongoing role paid @ £31.97 per hour.
Details of the role:
- The Acute Hospital Social Worker supports safe and timely discharge for people with complex care and support needs.
- Complete Care Act Assessments.
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decisions.
- Arrange Pathway 3 placements where long-term care is required.
- Work with individuals, families, and partner agencies to ensure appropriate care and support is in place.
- Respond to referrals, undertake assessments, and support timely hospital discharges as part of the Hospital Discharge Team.
- The role is primarily based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and requires regular on-site attendance.
- Workspace is available at Guildhall between visits if required.
- Hybrid working may be considered, subject to the requirements of the role.
- Occasional weekend working may be required between 9:00am and 1:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays, subject to further discussion.
- No fixed office-based days; however, flexibility is dependent on maintaining service delivery requirements.
Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £300 if placed?
Requirements of the role:
- Qualified Social Worker
- Fully Social Work England registered
- Must have significant post-qualified experience in adult social care
- You will ideally have experience of hospital-based social work or knowledge in this area.
Please apply online or contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.
Alternatively, we are offering £300 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.
Apply now
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