Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Rate: £30.00 per hour
Contract Type: Contract / Locum
Are you a resilient and fast-paced Social Worker looking for a rewarding role in a clinical setting? We are currently seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the busy and highly collaborative Hospital Discharge Team based in Rochdale.
In this critical role, you will work at the interface of health and social care. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that patients experience safe, timely, and effective discharges from the hospital, helping to maximize their independence while alleviating pressure on acute hospital beds.
The Role:
As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will operate within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Facilitating safe and timely discharges using the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model.
- Conducting urgent Care Act assessments and completing comprehensive risk assessments for patients ready to leave the acute ward.
- Completing Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and Best Interests decisions.
- Working seamlessly within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), collaborating daily with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and families.
- Arranging appropriate community care packages, reablement services, or transitional placements to support patients' recovery post-discharge.
- Advocating for patients and families during what can be a highly stressful transitional period.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications: A recognized Social Work degree (BA/BSc/MA or equivalent).
- Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care, with specific experience in a hospital setting or hospital discharge team highly preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional crisis management, strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and MCA 2005, and the ability to make rapid, safe decisions under pressure.
- Resilience: A confident communicator who can advocate for social care values within a medical model.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive Pay: An excellent hourly rate of £30.00/hr.
- Dynamic Environment: A highly collaborative and fast-paced MDT culture where no two days are the same.
- Impact: A crucial role supporting the Rochdale community and local NHS services during critical periods of need.
How to Apply:
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about defending patients' rights to safe and supportive hospital discharges, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your most up-to-date CV
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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