Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Posted 23 May 2022
Salary £32 - £40 per hour + Negotiable + Depending on Experience
LocationIsle of Wight
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceJOE_1653313000
Contact NameJoe Hilton

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Isle of Wight Council - Hospital Discharge Team - Up to £40ph!

We require a qualified social worker to complete Hospital Discharges undertaking Care Act style assessments in line with legislation regarding COVID-19 for people who have been discharged from hospital under discharge to assess criteria.

Worker needs to be based on the Isle of Wight throughout the week. Required to work 5 days per week Monday - Thursday, 8.30am until 5pm and Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm = 37 hrs

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the role and the complexity of the work undertaken to achieve the best outcomes.

  • Have a clear understanding of and experience working with Adult Social Care statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and other primary legislation and guidance including Continuing Health Care.
  • To demonstrate person centred working
  • To facilitate and support individuals to complete a needs assessment using a strengths-based approach, which focuses on the skills and abilities, considers their networks of support both within families and the wider community.
  • See working under pressure as a challenge.
  • Work well within a multi-agency team.
  • To be able to record to a high standard and evidence base work

Benefits of working with Remedy

  • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
  • Top tier supplier to numerous local authorities throughout the UK giving us access to jobs before other agencies.
  • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
  • Option to be paid on either Wednesday or Friday.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.