Hospital Adult Social Worker - London

Hospital Adult Social Worker - LondonRate: £38-£40 per hourHours: Full-timeLocation: LondonExperience: Hospital discharge experience essentialPertemps Social Care are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a hospital-based team in London on a full-time basis.We are looking for a experienced social worker who can operate at Senior Practitioner level and has strong previous experience working within a hospital discharge setting. You will work closely with health professionals, service users, families and other agencies to support safe, timely and appropriate hospital discharges.Key Responsibilities

• Undertake complex Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
• Manage hospital discharge cases, ensuring individuals are discharged safely and appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, OTs, health professionals, care providers and families.
• Assess care and support needs and identify appropriate packages of care, reablement and community support.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and complex cases where required.
• Apply professional judgement when managing risk and making decisions around discharge.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues, operating confidently at Senior Practitioner level.
• Contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary meetings and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care.
• Proven hospital discharge experience is essential.
• Ability to operate at Senior Practitioner level.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and adult social care legislation.
• Experience managing complex cases, safeguarding and risk.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why work through Pertemps? By applying through Pertemps, you'll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• and much more!

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on or email .