Hospital Social Work Team

Join Our Team: Hospital Social Worker - North Tyneside

Location: North Tyneside

Salary: £26 per hour

Are you a compassionate and dedicated social worker looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families? We are seeking a skilled Hospital Social Worker to join our dynamic team in North Tyneside.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate the needs of patients and their families.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families facing difficult medical situations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement discharge plans that ensure patients have access to appropriate support services upon leaving the hospital.
• Advocate for patients and families to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are respected within the healthcare system.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to promote continuity of care.
• Assist patients and families in accessing financial assistance, housing, transportation, and other resources to address social determinants of health.
• Document interventions, assessments, and discharge plans in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

A strong Candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a similar role within a healthcare or social care setting
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to adult social care and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and decision-making abilities, with a person-centred approach to care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social work England
• A Degree in Social work or Diploma in SW, CQSW, CSS
• Right to Work
• Enhanced DBS check, dated within the last 12 months

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Why work with Randstad:

• Be paired with a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
• C.V and interview support with regular updates and feedback
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Find your own job bonus

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.