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Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 14 days ago, valid for 12 days

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6PZ, Scotland

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The role involves coordinating hospital discharges, ensuring a smooth transition to community care or appropriate settings.
Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, registration with SSSC, and experience in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge or triage duties.
The position requires access to a personal vehicle and an enhanced PVG check.
The salary for this position is competitive but not specified in the provided details.
A minimum of two years of relevant experience is typically required.

Responsibilities:In this role, you will be responsible for:

Hospital Discharge: Coordinating and facilitating safe and timely discharges from hospitals, ensuring all necessary support is in place for a smooth transition back to the community or to appropriate care settings
Triage/Duty Services: Responding to urgent cases, assessing needs, and making informed decisions to provide the right level of support at the right time
D2A Reviews: Conducting Discharge to Assess reviews, assessing individuals in their own homes or care settings to determine ongoing care and support needs
CHC MDTs: Participating in Continuing Healthcare Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assess and review eligibility for CHC funding and to ensure appropriate care plans are in place
Hospital Avoidance: Working proactively to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing timely interventions and support in the community

Requirements:

A degree in Social Work and registration with SSSC
Experience in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge, triage/duty, or similar roles
Access to your own car
Enhanced PVG

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