Social Worker - Integrated Discharge Team Sanctuary Personal

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.