Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team
Newcastle, UK
£19 - £24 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is pleased to partner with the Hospital Discharge Team at the Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) and Freeman Hospital in Newcastle to recruit a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker.
Job Description:
Are you a committed social worker with a passion for supporting patients during hospital discharge?
In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure that discharge plans are safe, effective, and meet the needs of each individual patient.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' needs to determine the appropriate level of care and support required post-discharge.
- Collaborating with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to develop and implement discharge plans.
- Providing support, advice, and advocacy for patients and their families during the discharge process.
- Managing and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and discharge arrangements.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, ideally within a hospital discharge or similar setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to hospital discharge and adult social care.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates of
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the 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.