Role: Qualified 

Location: Worthing West Sussex

Team: Hospital

Pay: Up to £38 Ph

Contract: Full- time Locum

About the Role:
Are you a skilled and compassionate Qualified Social Worker with experience in hospital discharge and adult social care? We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Hospital Team in Worthing, West Sussex. In this role, you will work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, supporting individuals and families through safe and timely discharge from hospital, ensuring continuity of care and effective transition back into the community.

This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and families, offering the professional satisfaction of facilitating the best possible outcomes in health and social care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and create care plans that support safe discharge from hospital settings.

• Work collaboratively with healthcare staff, family members, and other agencies to develop tailored discharge plans.

• Assess and coordinate post-discharge services, including home care, residential placements, or reablement services.

• Support individuals and families to make informed decisions about care options, providing them with clear information and guidance.

• Liaise with other professionals to facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.

• Ensure all case records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date in compliance with local authority and regulatory standards.

About You:
To excel in this role, you should be an empathetic and knowledgeable Social Worker with a strong understanding of adult social care, hospital discharge processes, and community-based services. You will be well-versed in managing complex cases and have a proactive approach to facilitating patient-centered care.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration.

• Experience in adult social care or hospital discharge planning.

• Excellent assessment, planning, and organizational skills.

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in hospital and adult social care.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

• Access to professional development and ongoing training.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially.

Our success comes from making your job search our top priority.

Interested in learning more about the Qualified Social Worker role in West Sussex? Contact Fred Thomas at 01635 226350.

Plus, refer a friend to us, and if we place them, you'll receive a generous £300 referral bonus (terms and conditions apply).