Hospital Adult Social Worker – London

FJ-435

£38 - £40 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

London, Greater London

Social Care

Posted 7 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Hospital Adult Social Worker – London
Rate: £38–£40 per hour
Hours: Full-time
Location: London
Experience: Hospital discharge experience essential

Pertemps Social Care are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a hospital-based team in London on a full-time basis.

We are looking for a experienced social worker who can operate at Senior Practitioner level and has strong previous experience working within a hospital discharge setting. You will work closely with health professionals, service users, families and other agencies to support safe, timely and appropriate hospital discharges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake complex Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning.
    • Manage hospital discharge cases, ensuring individuals are discharged safely and appropriately.
    • Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, OTs, health professionals, care providers and families.
    • Assess care and support needs and identify appropriate packages of care, reablement and community support.
    • Manage safeguarding concerns and complex cases where required.
    • Apply professional judgement when managing risk and making decisions around discharge.
    • Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.
    • Provide guidance and support to colleagues, operating confidently at Senior Practitioner level.
    • Contribute effectively to multi-disciplinary meetings and discharge planning.
Requirements
  • Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
    • Significant experience within Adult Social Care.
    • Proven hospital discharge experience is essential.
    • Ability to operate at Senior Practitioner level.
    • Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and adult social care legislation.
    • Experience managing complex cases, safeguarding and risk.
    • Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
    • A simple online registration process
    • Attractive referral schemes and incentives
    • Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
    • Prompt and reliable payroll
    • …and much more!
📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.