Job Title: Social Worker – Hospital Discharge – Cheshire East (Macclesfield)
Location: Cheshire East (Macclesfield) (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
About the Role:
Cheshire East (Macclesfield) Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their dynamic Hospital Discharge Team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives by ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home.
What will your responsibilities be?
In this role, you will assess the needs of individuals being discharged from hospital to develop tailored care plans that promote independence and well-being. You will collaborate with hospital staff, families, and external providers to coordinate effective discharge planning and support packages. Conducting risk assessments and adhering to safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable adults will be essential. You will implement the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. Additionally, you will facilitate access to community resources and services, supporting individuals to reintegrate into their home or alternative care settings. Maintaining clear, accurate, and timely records, adhering to council policies and best practice guidelines, and engaging in reflective supervision and contributing to service improvement initiatives will be key aspects of your role.
Benefits:
1. Free on-site parking
2. Fast-paced, short-term work
3. Three days in the office per week
4. Higher pay rate than authorities in Greater Manchester
Essential Requirements:
5. Social Work England registration
6. Eligibility to work in the UK
7. Full UK driving license
8. Post-qualified experience
9. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
10. New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
11. Twice weekly payroll
12. Free DBS and compliance service
13. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
14. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
15. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
16. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
17. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
18. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *