Social Worker - Hospital

Social Worker
- Hospital

Location:

St Richards Hospital, West Sussex

Employment Type:

Contract

Pay Rate: £38 per hour LTD inclusive or £28.25 per hour PAYE exclusive iof holiday pay plus £150 per week expenses

Working Arrangements:
Mixture of home and hospital work, with 2-3 days per week onsite

Are you a compassionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a positive difference within a hospital environment? Our client is seeking an experienced Social Worker
- Hospital to join their dynamic team at St Richards Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to support patients through their hospital journey, aid their recovery, and help them regain independence. If you are committed to delivering excellent social care and thrive in fast-paced settings, this role is ideal for you.

• Delivering a statutory social work service by conducting assessments and developing tailored support plans for patients.
• Visiting hospital wards, including A&E and emergency floors, to perform assessments, attend family meetings, and support discharge planning.
• Acting within statutory frameworks to safeguard vulnerable individuals and respond to safeguarding enquiries.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, voluntary sector partners, and community resources.
• Supporting patients to regain skills and independence post-hospital admission through person-centred interventions.
• Contributing to the development of care plans and ensuring timely and effective support arrangements.
• Mentoring less experienced team members, including social care practitioners and students, fostering team development.

• Proven experience in strengths-based assessments and working within relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of risk enablement approaches and evidence-based practice.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and prioritise complex information effectively.
• Experience contributing to safeguarding procedures and enquiries.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Leadership qualities to support and develop junior staff and learners.
• Proficiency in IT systems for accurate record keeping, respecting confidentiality and data protection.
• Flexibility to work both remotely and onsite, adapting to service needs.

• Competitive hourly pay rate up to £38 per hour or £35 per hour plus £150 weekly expenses.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working opportunities.
• Opportunity to broaden your skills working across hospital and community settings.
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team committed to professional development.
• Contributing to meaningful patient outcomes and community wellbeing.