Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Walsall Council who are looking for Qualified Social Worker - Hospital... Read more
Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Walsall Council who are looking for Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team
Job Opportunity: Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team | Walsall Council
Location: Walsall
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour (Umbrella) - in line with new MOU regulations
Contract Type: Locum
Duration: MOU Exempt - Up to 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team (MDT), focused on delivering timely and person-centred hospital discharges.
Key Responsibilities:
Complete initial and subsequent reviews of care packages arranged after hospital discharge (home or short-term placements)
Assess needs and revise support plans where necessary
Identify and refer for Occupational Therapy (OT) input as needed
Promote independence through assistive technology and community asset signposting
Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments (MCAs) and risk assessments
Make referrals to extra care housing and in-house provider services when appropriate
Ensure all work is compliant with statutory duties and Care Act principles
Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England (SWE) registration
Experience in hospital discharge or similar adult social care setting
Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, MCA, and safeguarding processes
Ability to work collaboratively within an MDT and manage caseloads effectively
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate of £28.40 (Umbrella)
Long-term MOU-exempt contract (up to 12 months)
Hybrid working model (subject to team requirements)
Supportive team environment and professional development opportunities
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Richie Johnson at or call on 01756556845
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
Refer someone who might be interested in & get £300 referral bonus !!
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Read lessfor the following search criteria
