Social Worker - Adults Hospital Team in Blackburn, Lancashire

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Job Title: Social Worker
Specialism: Adults Hospital Team
Job Location: Blackburn
Salary: £30 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing (37 Hours Per Week), Start Date: 31 August 2026 End Date: 6 November 2026 with Potential Extension

Are you seeking an opportunity where your skills can make a real impact? Blackburn with Darwen Council is currently on the lookout for a proficient Social Worker to join their renowned Adults Hospital Team, specifically within the Discharge to Assess (D2A) team based at 10 Duke Street, Blackburn, BB2 1DH. This temporary role, running Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm for 37 hours a week, offers a compelling opportunity to utilise your expertise while earning £30 per hour. If the idea of flexibly contributing to the welfare of others excites you, this is the role for you!

Perks and Benefits:

- Full Time: Embrace a stable work schedule of 37 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, giving you your weekends free!
- Competitive Pay: Earn a rewarding pay rate of £30 per hour, recognising your valuable contributions.
- Skill Enhancement: Working in a dynamic hospital setting provides you with ongoing learning opportunities to refine and diversify your expertise.
- Network Growth: Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, expanding your professional network and learning from fellow industry specialists.

What you will do:

- Conduct strengths-based social care assessments within D2A assessment bed settings, honing in on the unique needs of each individual.
- Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews, ensuring all processes adhere to regulatory standards.
- Facilitate safe and timely discharge planning, coordinating with various healthcare professionals to streamline transitions and promote independence.
- Evaluate ongoing care and support needs following acute hospital admissions to ensure comprehensive care plans are developed.
- Manage care packages and community-based services, ensuring each plan is tailored to patients' needs.
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, discharge coordinators, and other MDT professionals to promote seamless care coordination.
- Advocate for independence, focusing on enabling individuals to return to their preferred living environments whenever possible.
- Conduct risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding enquiries to protect and empower service users.
- Work closely with patients, families, carers, and partner agencies, ensuring a holistic approach to care management.
- Maintain precise and timely case records and reports, ensuring all documentation reflects person-centred care goals.

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