Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge & Acute Team
Are you an experienced, adaptable Social Worker with a strong background in acute hospital discharge and adult safeguarding? Randstad Social Care is seeking a qualified, proactive Adult Social Worker to join a dedicated, fast-paced hospital discharge team in Glasgow. In this role, you will work within a multi-disciplinary hospital environment to facilitate safe, timely transitions back into the community, leading on Adult Support & Protection (ASP) and Adults with Incapacity (AWI) statutory duties, supported by comprehensive travel and accommodation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Acute Hospital Discharge Coordination: Lead person-centred discharge planning and rapid risk assessments across inpatient acute wards, actively minimising delayed discharge and promoting patient independence.
- Adult Support & Protection (ASP): Carry out robust ASP inquiries, investigations, and risk assessments to ensure vulnerable adults are safeguarded within both acute and community transition settings.
- Adults with Incapacity (AWI) Casework: Manage statutory responsibilities under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000, including section 13ZA assessments, welfare guardianship applications, and proxy decision-making processes.
- Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Collaboration: Partner closely with NHS medical teams, ward nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and community reablement services to co-produce holistic care plans.
- Care Planning & Self-Directed Support (SDS): Assess ongoing support needs, coordinate intermediate care or interim placement arrangements, and set up SDS packages tailored to individuals and their carers.
Qualifications
- Professional Registration: Active registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) (or registered with Social Work England with eligibility to switch).
- Vetting: Valid membership in the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme for working with vulnerable adults.
- Education: Recognised Degree or Diploma in Social Work (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc).
- Experience: Proven post-qualifying statutory experience in an acute hospital setting or hospital discharge team in Scotland or the wider UK, with demonstrable expertise in ASP, AWI (including 13ZA/guardianships), and complex risk assessments.
What do we offer
- Travel & Accommodation Support: Full assistance with sourcing and funding accommodation and travel arrangements if commuting or relocating for the contract.
- Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rate with {{}} weekly payroll.
- Structured Hours: Stable Monday to Friday full-time schedule in an established acute team.
- Professional Development: Free continuous training courses to support your CPD and maintain your SSSC registration.
- Dedicated Support: A single point of contact at Randstad to guide you throughout your assignment.
- Referral Bonus: £300 in vouchers for every qualified colleague you refer to us (T&Cs apply).
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme.
Employment Details
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland (Acute Hospital Sites / Hybrid)
- Contract Type: Temporary / Locum (Full-Time)
- Contract Duration: 3 - 4 Months (Strong possibility of extension)
- Working Hours: Full-Time, 35 - 37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)
How to Apply If you thrive in an acute setting and bring solid ASP and AWI experience to hospital discharge planning, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV via the apply button. For a confidential chat, reach out directly to Kristina Gardiner on 0131 240 0887 or email .
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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