Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Hospital Social Worker to join their team based in London. JOB DETAILSPAY RATE: £32 -£40 per hour WORK TYPE: TemporaryWORK PATTERN: Full TimeLOCATION: London JOB SUMMARYThe Hospital Social Worker to work within a rapid response / Hospital at home team. JOB DESCRIPTIONThe duties and responsibilities of the role will include: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 timeframe 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 residents’ social care needs.· To work proactively to ensure integrations 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 THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATEThe successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

Relevant Qualifications, with a registered body in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting.
Experience working in Hospital setting

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.HOW TO APPLYHit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on .

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