Posted 01 November 2024
Salary: £32.00 - £40.00 per hour + Depending on experience
Location: Hounslow
Job type: Contract
Discipline: Social Care
Reference: rem976986_1730450283
Contact Name: Holly Astrop
Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker to work in Hounslow Councils Hospital Team.
Job Purpose
* To work autonomously as a social worker, as well as a full member of the multidisciplinary team, providing a social work service to patients and their families within the community. Within the team, complete Care Act assessments for those in receipt of rapid response care/Hospital at Home to identify a safe, ongoing support plan.
* Complete Mental Capacity Assessments where appropriate and undertake Safeguarding enquiries to ensure residents receive support under Section 42 of the Care Act.
* To manage referrals from colleagues in the team within an agreed time frame and to update the MDT regarding client work at required intervals. To consider diversity within the assessment process.
* To identify and assess risks to vulnerable residents and families and to work with other agencies and professionals to manage risk appropriately.
* To advise and assist residents and families in accessing appropriate community care services in conjunction with statutory and voluntary organisations.
* To provide information and advocacy about benefits and financial assistance, referring on for specialist advice as necessary.
* To coordinate and attend meetings, reviews and training courses as required.
* To use available information technology systems to prepare written reports, maintain case records in accordance with GDPR, local policy and professional standards.
* To attend virtual board roads and to track residents through the Hospital at Home process.
* To provide support and advice to colleagues within the team in order to better manage the resident's social care needs.
* To work proactively to ensure integration of services.
* To engage with professional supervision with regard to caseload and professional development.
* To work at all times within the appropriate legal framework, local policies and professional standards.
You will need to be:
* SWE registered
* Eligible to work in the UK
Why Choose Remedy?
* Competitive pay rates
* Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
* Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*
If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly.
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