Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team in Hastings, East Sussex

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team, Hastings, UK. Salary: £38 per hour, Contract Duration: 12 months

Are you eager to contribute to a positive impact in your community while utilising your expertise in social work? Our Mental Health Hospital Discharge Countywide team in Hastings is seeking a Social Worker to join us for a 12-month fixed term. Join our collaborative community-focused team and make a difference in the lives of adults requiring effective and timely hospital discharges.

As a Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals via a unique partnership within Sussex involving acute hospitals, the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, and voluntary organisations. Your role will focus on ensuring safe, creative discharge plans by placing individuals at the heart of decision-making.

Perks and benefits:

• Generous pension scheme to secure your future.
• Embrace flexibility with hybrid working, blending office, home, and community visits for a well-rounded work-life balance.
• Access to a broad spectrum of training, helping you continue your professional development.
• A lease car scheme available, subject to qualifying criteria, to ease travel concerns.
• Take part in our extensive wellbeing and wellness training, promoting a healthy work environment.
• Have your annual registration fee reimbursed with Social Work England, allowing you to focus on what's important.

What you will do:

• Conduct assessments to facilitate appropriate and safe discharge plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake home visits and coordinate with community resources for seamless transitions.
• Document and report on progress, ensuring compliance with social work standards.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop and implement discharge strategies tailored to individual client needs.

Experience we are looking for:

• You must be a Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with ASYE completion.
• Strong track record in building positive relationships with clients and professionals.
• Self-motivated and adept at managing your own workload.
• Ready to meet travel requirements associated with outreach and home visits.
• Dedicated commitment to ongoing training and personal development.

Living and working in Hastings offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle with rich history and cultural charm while benefiting from picturesque landscapes and excellent transport links. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of your community while enjoying all that Hastings has to offer.

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