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’s 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
1st tier agency
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
