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Childrens Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Team

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Job Description - Childrens Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Team

Children’s Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Team
Pay rate to £30 per hour 
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work in a Hospital Discharge Team in Manchester City Council.
We are looking to appoint a hospital discharge social worker for a 5 month contract based at Wythenshawe hospital. The role is 35 hours a week, typical hours 9-4.30. Social Worker will primarily be based on site at Wythenshawe hospital, but we can offer up to 2 days hybrid working a week depending on demand. The hospital discharge team, is a friendly supportive team of social workers who work closely supporting discharges from hospital.
The candidate will have a firm ethos of a 'home first' approach to hospital social work, and be able to work in a fast paced environment whilst being about to to work flexibly managing competing priorities. The worker must be experienced in completing capacity and best interests assessments. Strengths based assessment skills are essential. 
The role involves duty work, managing safeguarding's and working dynamically to overcome barriers to discharge. We advise on a home first approach but in situations where this cannot be done the worker will need to complete full assessments for 24hr care placements. Experience in hospital discharge work is essential and the person must be a good team player able to work with others from a variety of disciplines, whilst being compassionate and supporting families.

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Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
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    • Adult Social Work
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    • Team Manager
    • Assistant Team Manager
    • A wide range of housing roles
    • Careers in SEND in local authorities

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