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Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 18 hours
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6PZ, Scotland

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The role involves coordinating safe hospital discharges and ensuring necessary support for individuals transitioning back to the community.
  • Candidates must have a degree in Social Work and be registered with SSSC, along with experience in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge and triage services.
  • Responsibilities include conducting Discharge to Assess reviews and participating in Continuing Healthcare Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings.
  • The position requires access to a personal vehicle and an enhanced PVG check.
  • Salary details were not provided, but relevant experience in the field is essential for applicants.

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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.