JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Hospital Team
Job Location: Brixton Road, Lambeth, UK
Salary: £32 Hourly
Contract Duration: Ongoing - to start ASAP, Start Date: 28/04/2025, initially for 3 months but likely to be extended
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office)
We have an exhilarating opportunity for a motivated, qualified social worker to join the Lambeth Hospital Social Work Team, proudly based at St Thomas’ Hospital. Here, you'll be an essential part of a team that supports Lambeth residents admitted to Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital and other hospitals out of the borough. This role is all about delivering strength-based preventative support, assessing, establishing support structures, and safeguarding patients. Whether you're reviewing care packages or considering placements, you'll help facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced team committed to achieving positive outcomes for the residents of Lambeth.
Perks and benefits:
- Hybrid working: Enjoy the flexibility of working 3 days in the office and 2 days from wherever you feel most productive.
- Hourly salary: Earn £32 per hour, giving you control over your schedule and financial independence.
- Full-time role: 35 hours weekly, allowing ample time to strike the right work-life balance.
- Professional development: Access continuous training opportunities to enhance your skills and career prospects.
- Supportive team environment: Join a spirited team that values collaboration and innovative problem-solving.
What you will do:
- Deliver strength-based preventative support and conduct assessments ensuring patients have the necessary safeguards in place.
- Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and voluntary sector organisations to achieve comprehensive care solutions.
- Manage referrals to reablement services to support patients in enhancing their daily living skills.
- Facilitate safe and timely discharge decisions, collaborating with various teams and agencies across the borough.
- Conduct assessments and reviews for adults over 18 with a range of physical health disabilities and vulnerabilities, ensuring adherence to safeguarding procedures.
Why work in Brixton Road, Lambeth? This bustling area offers a great mix of culture, history, and lively community spirit. With vibrant markets, enticing food scenes, and beautiful green spaces just a stroll away from your workplace, Brixton Road is an exciting place to live and work. Plus, great transport links make exploring the rest of London as easy as pie! Join us and become part of an enthusiastic team making a real difference in Lambeth.
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