Looking for a fast-paced role where you can make an immediate difference to patient care?
On behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership, Randstad is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hospital Social Worker to join a dynamic discharge team. If you thrive in a bustling, multi-disciplinary environment and take pride in facilitating safe, timely, and person-centered transitions from hospital to home, this is the perfect next step for your career.
We need a skilled professional who understands the mechanics of acute settings, can navigate complex discharge pathways, and is ready to collaborate effectively from day one.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Impactful Work: Be the vital link that helps individuals regain their independence and return home safely with the right support packages in place.
- True Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with ward staff, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and families in an integrated health and social care model.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a full-time schedule with an open approach to flexible working arrangements where possible to help you balance life and work.
- The Randstad Advantage: Rely on dedicated consultant support, streamlined compliance, and weekly payroll.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of the Hospital Discharge Team, you will focus on high-quality, efficient assessments to reduce delayed discharges. You will:
- Carry out robust statutory assessments within a fast-moving hospital environment.
- Design, implement, and monitor creative care packages that support the "Home First" ethos.
- Navigate complex legal and safeguarding frameworks, including Adult Support and Protection (ASP) and Adults with Incapacity.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings to ensure all aspects of an individual's care are coordinated.
What We Need From You (The Requirements)
Because hospital discharge requires a strong grasp of statutory processes, we are looking for candidates who can step in with confidence.
- Professional Registration: Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).
- Relevant Experience: Background working within adult social care, a hospital setting, or a fast-paced community assessment team.
- Discharge & Assessment Expertise: Confident knowledge of sectioning, care procurement, and risk management in acute or transitional environments.
- Strong Communication: Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to manage expectations between medical staff, families, and service users.
Ready to Support a Vital Frontline Team?
Hospital-based roles offer incredible variety and the chance to see the direct positive outcome of your work every single day.
Apply Today: Click the apply button to send your CV straight to the Randstad team, or reach out to us directly for a confidential chat about this opportunity.
Randstad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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