Hospital Social Worker

London Borough of Lambeth are currently recruiting for an adult Social Worker to join their Hospital Team based at St Thomas. This role is for a full-time locum with three office based days a week working 35 hours.

The Role:

* This team supports Lambeth residents who are admitted to Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital (GSTT) and hospitals out of the borough.
* The primary feature of work undertaken by staff in the Hospital team is to deliver strength based preventative support, where require, assess, and establish supports and safeguard patients.
* The team undertake reviews of existing packages of care and consideration of placements.
* Hospital social workers carry out a variety of responsibilities, including referring people to reablement where they are identified as potentially benefitting from maximising their everyday living skills, ensuring safe and timely decisions are made to facilitate discharges.
* The team work closely alongside our MDT colleagues and voluntary sector organisations.
* The Hospital is a fast paced team with a committed and enthused workforce who strive to achieve positive outcomes for our residents.
* You will work closely with other teams in the borough and engage wider agencies to support the person.
* You'll need to adapt to a demanding and changing environment and have a commitment to partnership and collaborative working.
* The team carry out assessments or reviews with adults over 18 years with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, so experience with these client groups is essential - as well as having a robust understanding of the Safeguarding procedures.
* The team support hybrid working, the requirement is to be on site 3 days a week with the option to work 2 days at home.

Essential Requirements:

* Social Work Qualification
* Experience as a social worker within adult social care
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Charles Erdwin at or contact (phone number removed) for more information.

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

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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