Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team
Specialism:
Adult Social Care
Location:
Medway, Kent
Type:
Locum, Ongoing (Full-time or Part-time)
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in adult social care while exploring flexible working arrangements. Dive into a rewarding career as a Social Worker with the Integrated Discharge Team, where your expertise aids in safe and timely hospital discharges.
Perks and benefits
- Flexible Working Options: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing between full-time or part-time work, offering a great work-life balance to suit your needs, whether you want to work intensively or manage your professional life around other commitments.
- Higher Pay Rates: As a locum, relish the benefits of higher pay rates that come with temporary positions.
- Diverse Experience: Gain diverse experiences across varied healthcare settings, where each day is a new adventure.
- Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a wide range of professionals, broadening your career prospects.
What you will do
- Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.
- Facilitate safe and timely discharges from acute and community hospitals in line with the Discharge to Assess model.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, therapists, community providers, carers, and voluntary sector organisations to achieve positive discharge outcomes.
- Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, make best interest decisions, and contribute to safeguarding enquiries as needed.
- Assess risks, balance individual choice with duty of care, and develop appropriate risk management plans.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Registration & Compliance
- Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Experience
- Post-qualification experience within Adult Social Care.
- Experience working within hospital discharge, community social work, reablement, or integrated health and social care services.
Medway, Kent, is a fantastic place to live and work with its vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and beautiful landscapes. Discover a perfect blend of urban living and natural beauty while advancing your career. Join us in Medway and become part of a community that values innovation and care in social work.
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