Qualified Social Worker - Adults RIACT Hospital Discharge Team

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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Adults RIACT Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Darlington, UK
Salary: £196.95 per day
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum - Full Time or Part Time

Join a dynamic Rapid Intervention and Assessment Care Team(RIACT) Hospital Discharge Team in Darlington, supporting adults during hospital discharge and rapid intervention. This locum opportunity offers the flexibility to choose full-time or part-time hours while making a meaningful impact on patients' health, independence, and wellbeing.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time/Part Time: Tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while maintaining career progression.

• Professional Development: Gain experience in diverse hospital discharge and community care settings, enhancing your skill set.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a wide range of health and social care professionals.

• Competitive Pay: Receive a daily rate that recognises your expertise and contribution.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high-quality social work assessment, care planning, and intervention for adults being discharged from hospital or requiring rapid intervention. You will work within a multi-disciplinary RIACT team to ensure safe, coordinated, and timely transitions, supporting independence and reducing hospital readmissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive social care assessments for adults needing hospital discharge or rapid support.

• Develop person-centred care and support plans addressing needs, risks, and strengths.

• Liaise with hospital staff, ward managers, and multidisciplinary teams to plan safe and timely discharges.

• Facilitate smooth transitions to home, residential care, or community services.

• Identify, manage, and escalate safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults.

• Collaborate with health colleagues, therapy services, voluntary organisations, and care providers.

• Maintain professional registration with Social Work England and adhere to statutory frameworks.

Person Specification

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Experience in adult social work, ideally within hospital discharge or rapid intervention services.

• Strong assessment, c