Hospital Team Social Worker - Stirling Coucil
- stirling, scotland, United Kingdom
- Temporary·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Hospital Team Social Worker
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Rate: £36-£40 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Contract
Hours: Full-time
Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a hospital setting?
We are currently seeking a skilled Hospital Team Social Worker to join a busy multidisciplinary team in Stirling, supporting patients and their families to achieve safe, appropriate and person-centred outcomes.
The Role
As a Hospital Team Social Worker, you will work closely with patients, families, carers and a range of health and social care professionals to assess needs, coordinate support and facilitate safe and timely discharge from hospital.
- Undertaking comprehensive assessments of patients' social care needs.
- Developing person-centred care and support plans.
- Supporting patients through the hospital discharge process.
- Assessing risks and identifying appropriate care and support arrangements.
- Working closely with medical, nursing, occupational therapy and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Liaising with families, carers and external agencies to coordinate services.
- Arranging appropriate community-based support, care packages and placements where required.
- Contributing to safeguarding assessments and risk management.
- Advocating for patients' rights, choices and independence.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
- Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and discharge planning discussions.
- Ensuring practice is in line with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
About You
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with:
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
- Experience within hospital, adult services, community social work or a similar setting.
- Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding and hospital discharge processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively.
- A professional, compassionate and person-centred approach.
- The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team.
Previous experience of hospital discharge or integrated health and social care services would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
- £36-£40 per hour
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a hospital social work team.
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
- Varied and rewarding caseload.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.
- Excellent opportunity to develop your experience within health and social care.