Hospital Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker
- Hospital Discharge Based at Royal Gwent Hospital (also covering The Grange) Pay rate £37.34 Umbrella A Qualified Social Worker with a current DBS is required to join the Royal Gwent Hospital Discharge service. You will be required to assess people on hospital wards in a fast paced environment which can be challenging and stressful . You will need to be able to complete assessments in line with the Social Services and Well being Act.

You will need to be confident in applying the principles on the Mental Capacity Act and able to identify triggers for CHC . Knowledge of using the WICCis system would be helpful in this role. This contract will run for an initial 3 months but potential to extend. The team works closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital. The team generally works with adults over 18 years with physical disabilities and older people.

Also at times co working with people who have an existing care managers in Learning disabilities or Mental Health services. The team works mostly with inpatients but also works as part of the MDT in A&E and SAU to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital. The successful candidate will work closely with MDT colleagues and will be able to use an outcome focussed, person-centered approach to complex case work.

You will be part of a team who work in some challenging and difficult situations and who support each other through these times to obtain positive outcomes for all involved

To apply for this role, you will need to hold - A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker A relevant Social Work Qualification Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS 3 Years of referencing Driving license with access to a car Why register with Hoop Social Work?

20  years’ experience in the social work market A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you’d prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best Twice-weekly payroll A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward Given the nature of the role, we can only consider applications from candidates with a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Care Wales or Social Work England.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet this criteria. Interested? Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on for an informal chat. Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body
- Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on for an informal chat