At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct person-centred assessments and support planning for Haringey residents.
- Company: Join a dedicated Hospital Discharge Team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with a focus on positive outcomes.
- Why this job: Empower individuals to achieve independence and wellbeing in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with hospital experience and knowledge of relevant legislation.
The predicted salary is between 37000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team.
The successful candidate will undertake person‑centred assessments and reviews for Haringey residents, service users, and their carers in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
Responsibilities
- Complete Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning.
- Promote independence and wellbeing through a strengths‑based approach.
- Identify and implement preventative interventions to reduce, delay, or avoid the need for ongoing support.
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, voluntary organisations, community groups, service users, and carers to achieve positive outcomes.
- Support safe and timely hospital discharges while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
- Manage a complex caseload within a fast‑paced hospital environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
- Significant experience of working within a hospital setting and supporting hospital discharge pathways.
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.
- Experience of undertaking strengths‑based assessments and person‑centred support planning.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.
- Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation that staff will work on‑site at least three days per week, alongside flexible remote working arrangements where service needs allow.
Hospital experience is essential for this role and applications from candidates without recent hospital‑based social work experience will not be considered.
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We think you need these skills to ace ASW - Social Worker ( 2 years post qualification experience) - Independence & Access in Wood Green
Person-Centred Assessments
Care Act 2014 Knowledge
Strengths-Based Approach
Preventative Interventions
Collaboration with Health Professionals
Complex Caseload Management
Mental Capacity Act Knowledge
