At a Glance
- Tasks: Support timely hospital discharges and coordinate care plans for patients.
- Company: Hoop Social Work, a supportive and dynamic team at St Woolos Hospital.
- Benefits: £37.34 per hour, hybrid working, weekly payroll, and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension and dedicated consultant support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and experience in adult services.
The predicted salary is between 37.34 - 37.34 £ per hour.
Hoop Social Work is recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Hospital Team based at St Woolos Hospital in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, fast-paced multidisciplinary team, with a hybrid working arrangement combining time on-site and working from home.
As a Hospital Social Worker, you will play a key role in supporting timely, safe hospital discharges by completing strength-based assessments and coordinating appropriate care and support plans. You will work closely with health professionals, patients and families to achieve positive outcomes while promoting independence.
- Complete assessments in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act.
- Undertake hospital discharge planning in a busy acute setting.
- Identify potential Continuing Healthcare (CHC) triggers and contribute to the assessment process.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support effective discharge planning.
- Complete person-centred, outcome-focused assessments and care planning.
- Liaise with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure seamless transitions from hospital.
Requirements:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England but we are willing to register with SCW ahead of starting.
- Experience working within adult services, ideally within a hospital or discharge setting.
- Knowledge of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act.
- An Enhanced DBS (registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply).
Benefits:
- £37.34 per hour Umbrella.
- Hybrid working - a mixture of on-site working at St Woolos Hospital and working from home.
- Initial 3 month contract with the possibility of extension.
- Dedicated consultant support from Hoop Social Work throughout your placement.
- Weekly payroll.
- Free training opportunities.
- £200 referral bonus when you recommend a qualified social worker.
If you're looking for your next hospital-based Social Work opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work team for more information.
Hospital Social Worker (Contract) in Newport employer: Hoop Social Work
Hoop Social Work is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment at St Woolos Hospital in Newport. With a hybrid working model, employees enjoy the flexibility of balancing on-site responsibilities with remote work, while also benefiting from dedicated consultant support and opportunities for professional development through free training. Join a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to making a positive impact on patients' lives and experience a rewarding career in social work.
