At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults in hospital discharge, ensuring their well-being and independence.
- Company: Join Rochdale Borough Council's dynamic Hospital Discharge team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to collaborate with health colleagues and promote positive relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Experienced social worker with hospital experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge team. Hospital Social Work requires you to be a confident, dynamic fast paced individual with excellent communication skills. You will have experience and motivation to work with adults, their carers and develop positive relationships with health colleagues across the hospital sites. Working within timescales and deadlines is essential for this role.
What are we looking for?
- You will be an experienced social worker and will have current hospital social work experience.
- You will have excellent knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and confident experience in completion of Mental Capacity Assessments/Best Interest Processes.
- You will promote a strength based approach to assessments and are able to think creatively with solutions to support planning to meet care needs on discharge from hospital as within the objectives of the Care Act 2014.
- Additionally, you are expected to promote the independence and well-being of service users and carers, utilising natural support and the voluntary sector.
- You will be an effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- You will be motivated and forward thinking, who can demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm.
- You will be a team player.
- You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge employer: Remedy Social Work
Rochdale Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. As part of the Hospital Discharge team, you will benefit from collaborative relationships with health colleagues, access to ongoing training opportunities, and a commitment to promoting independence for service users. Working in this dynamic environment allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career in social work.
