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Are you a proactive Social Worker with a talent for navigating complex systems? We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our Hospital Discharge Team in Falkirk. This role is critical in ensuring safe, timely transitions from hospital settings back into the community, reducing delayed discharges, and improving patient outcomes.
Job Responsibility:
Conducting robust Section 1 assessments and community care assessments within a hospital ward environment
Coordinating complex discharges, including Adults with Incapacity (AWI) cases and Power of Attorney (POA) involvements
Collaborating closely with consultants, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and families
Identifying and mitigating barriers to safe discharge to prevent readmission
Requirements:
Proven track record of working within a hospital discharge or acute social work team
Strong understanding of the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act and Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act
Degree in Social Work and current SSSC registration
Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively under pressure
What we offer:
One of the highest pay rates in the region for hospital-based social work
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us