Qualified Social Worker - Adults ARCH Team (Hospital Discharge)

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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Adults ARCH Team (Hospital Discharge)

Location: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, Cheshire

Department: Adult Social Care - ARCH (Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Care at Home) Team

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Rate: £30 per hour (via umbrella company or agency, depending on arrangement)

ASAP Start - Ongoing

Are you ready to take on a fulfilling role in social care? We have an exciting opportunity for Qualified Social Workers to join the dynamic Adults ARCH Team at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport. This role is pivotal in supporting timely and safe hospital discharges, embodying the "Home First" initiative. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and seek a rewarding role, this is your chance.

Perks and benefits:

* Step into this opportunity with a competitive £30 per hour pay rate, ensuring your skills are rightfully rewarded.

* Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance. Subject to team needs, this perk will help you harmonise your professional and personal commitments.

* Immerse yourself in a supportive and well-established hospital discharge team where collaboration is key and every team member is valued.

* Jumpstart your career with an immediate start available, allowing you to make an impact right away.

* Additionally, relish the chance to enhance your skills and grow by working in a place that values continuous learning and development.

What you will do:

* Conduct comprehensive Care Act assessments to ensure individuals' needs are met and independence promoted.

* Engage with hospital discharge pathways, contributing valuable insights at MDT meetings both on the wards and within the community.

* Collaborate effectively with ward staff, healthcare providers, and social care professionals to coordinate seamless, person-centred discharges.

* Support the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model by completing assessments in community settings or bed-based placements.

* Partner with the Reablement Team to facilitate timely access to necessary services post-discharge.

* Address safeguarding concerns as needed, conducting enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.

* Maintain meticulous case records and documentation in adherence to local authority standards.

* Participate in team duty functions, sharing knowledge and contributing to the team's collective expertise.

* Champion a strengths-based approach, ensuring alignment with person-centred values and current legislation.

Join us in a place where innovation meets tradition in Stockport, Cheshire. With beautiful parks, excellent transport links, and a vibrant community spirit, Stockport offers a great quality of life. Delight in diverse cultural events, historic sites, and nearby countryside perfect for adventure and relaxation. Make Stockport not just a place to work, but a place to thrive.

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