Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team in Dudley, West Midlands

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Specialism: Mental Health

Location: Dudley, UK

Salary: £32 per hour

Salary Type: Hourly

Contract Duration: 6/18 months

Start Date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team in Dudley, working a full-time post of 37 hours per week. This locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32 and is available for 6 to 18 months. By joining our team, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the area of mental health hospital discharge, ensuring smooth transitions and effective support for service users.

Perks and benefits:

Working as a locum allows for flexibility and independence in your career, giving you the ability to control your work-life balance. In this role, you'll enjoy unique benefits such as the opportunity to collaborate with various sectors across health and social care, which enriches your professional experience. Additionally, locum roles often lead to networking with a diverse range of professionals and organisations, broadening your career horizons. You'll also gain valuable exposure to different organisational cultures and processes, enhancing your skillset and employability.

What you will do:

• Conduct Care Act assessments and initiate the process for recommendations
• Perform capacity assessments as required
• Attend and actively participate in ward reviews, pre-discharge meetings, and Section 117 reviews
• Liaise regularly with housing providers and external support agencies to facilitate successful discharges
• Meet regularly with the health discharge coordinator to ensure alignment in discharge planning
• Act as a contact point to facilitate smooth social care support processes and escalate if necessary
• Communicate effectively with locality adult social care teams
• Explore respite and step-down options for service users
• Attend funding panels, make recommendations, and present cases confidently
• Support applications for Section 117 funding tools as needed
• Foster strong working relationships between health and social care organisations involved in service user support

Living and working in Dudley offers a fantastic quality of life with its rich industrial heritage and thriving community spirit. Whether you enjoy exploring historical sites, indulging in the local cuisine, or participating in vibrant cultural events, Dudley has something for everyone. Join us in Dudley and be part of a community that is not only welcoming but also forward-thinking in its approach to social care.

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