Wakefield - Senior SW - Hospital Team £35PH
Location: Wakefield
Rate: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary (Full-time)
Working Pattern: office based
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker with a background in hospital settings?
Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join its Hospital Social Work Team, supporting patients and their families through the hospital discharge process and into appropriate post-discharge care.
About the Role:
As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality support and advocacy for individuals within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and timely discharges, while promoting the rights, dignity, and independence of each individual.
This role also includes mentoring junior staff, managing complex cases, and contributing to the development of best practices across the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Discharge Planning & Assessment: Manage a caseload of patients requiring social work input to facilitate safe and appropriate discharges
Multi-agency Collaboration: Work in partnership with health professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses, OTs) to coordinate care and support
Team Leadership: Provide supervision and mentoring to less experienced colleagues support a culture of learning and development
Safeguarding & Advocacy: Ensure the patient's voice is central in care planning uphold safeguarding principles in every decision
Crisis Management & Complex Cases: Respond flexibly and effectively to urgent situations and high-risk cases
What We're Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Minimum 3 years' experience, preferably in a hospital or health-based setting
Proven ability to manage complex cases and discharge planning
Experience providing leadership, supervision, or mentoring to team members
Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a person-centred and strengths-based approach
Benefits:
Competitive rate of £35 per hour
Opportunity to work within a well-regarded and supportive local authority team
Dynamic, multi-disciplinary working environment
Weekly payroll and consistent contract support
Potential for extension based on performance
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826
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