Job Description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking a Qualified Social Worker to work in Hounslow Councils Hospital Team.

Job Purpose

• To work autonomously as a social worker, as well as a full member of the multidisciplinary team, providing a social work service to patients and their families within the community. Within the team, complete Care Act assessments for those in receipt of rapid response care/Hospital at Home to identify a safe, ongoing support plan.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments where appropriate and undertake Safeguarding enquiries to ensure residents receive support under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• To manage referrals from colleagues in the team within an agreed time frame and to update the MDT regarding client work at required intervals. To consider diversity within the assessment process.
• To identify and assess risks to vulnerable residents and families and to work with other agencies and professionals to manage risk appropriately.
• To advise and assist residents and families in accessing appropriate community care services in conjunction with statutory and voluntary organisations.
• To provide information and advocacy about benefits and financial assistance, referring on for specialist advice as necessary.
• To coordinate and attend meetings, reviews and training courses as required.
• To use available information technology systems to prepare written reports, maintain case records in accordance with GDPR, local policy and professional standards.
• To attend virtual board roads and to track residents through the Hospital at Home process
• To provide support and advice to colleagues within the team in order to better manage the resident's social care needs.
• To work proactively to ensure integration's of services.
• To engage with professional supervision with regard to caseload and professional development.
• To work at all times within the appropriate legal framework, local policies and professional standards

You will need to be:

• SWE registered
• Eligible to work in the UK

Why Choose Remedy?

• Competitive pay rates
• Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies
• 1st tier agency
• Up to 250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly