Adults Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Tripod Partners are urgently looking to place 2 x Adults Social Workers in the Hospital discharge team to start ASAP.

I am looking for a Social Worker with some hospital work experience. Someone who is able to complete Care Act assessments to determine discharge route from hospital.

Working with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate discharges

Conducting care home reviews, completing funding panel applications

Carrying out mental capacity and best interest assessment / ensuring clear lines of communication

Knowledge of safeguarding cases ( we have a safeguarding hub) however knowledge of safeguarding to direct cases to the right pathway.

The team is expected to be in the Town Hall one day per week to network with the community team, learn from each other and share knowledge.

Candidate is expected to visit the appropriate hospitals to conduct assessments.

Candidate is expected to be in the host hospital at least once per week (rota system) and when requested to completed their assessments / meet with family members if appropriate.

Essential Requirements:

Degree in Social Work

Hospital discharge experience

2+ years post grad experience

Resides in the UK and has RTW

Registered with SWE

This role is for immediate starters so if you have the skills required, please apply or Contact Kelly at Tripod for more information

*Note: If you have not received response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Benefits of working with Tripod:

• Your own designated consultant and one point of contact
• CV review service
• Interview advice and preparation
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee