Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Team

Posted 01 November 2024
Salary £32.00 - £40.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationHounslow
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem976986_1730450283
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker to work in Hounslow Councils Hospital Team.

Job Purpose

  • To work autonomously as a social worker, as well as a full member of the multidisciplinary team, providing a social work service to patients and their families within the community. Within the team, complete Care Act assessments for those in receipt of rapid response care/Hospital at Home to identify a safe, ongoing support plan.
  • Complete Mental Capacity Assessments where appropriate and undertake Safeguarding enquiries to ensure residents receive support under Section 42 of the Care Act.
  • To manage referrals from colleagues in the team within an agreed time frame and to update the MDT regarding client work at required intervals. To consider diversity within the assessment process.
  • To identify and assess risks to vulnerable residents and families and to work with other agencies and professionals to manage risk appropriately.
  • To advise and assist residents and families in accessing appropriate community care services in conjunction with statutory and voluntary organisations.
  • To provide information and advocacy about benefits and financial assistance, referring on for specialist advice as necessary.
  • To coordinate and attend meetings, reviews and training courses as required.
  • To use available information technology systems to prepare written reports, maintain case records in accordance with GDPR, local policy and professional standards.
  • To attend virtual board roads and to track residents through the Hospital at Home process
  • To provide support and advice to colleagues within the team in order to better manage the resident's social care needs.
  • To work proactively to ensure integration's of services.
  • To engage with professional supervision with regard to caseload and professional development.
  • To work at all times within the appropriate legal framework, local policies and professional standards

You will need to be:

  • SWE registered
  • Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
  • 1st tier agency
  • Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly