Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Adults Hospital Team - Barnsley - Sanctuary Personal

Posted 3 hours 9 minutes ago by Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Part Time
Other
Yorkshire, Barnsley, United Kingdom, S70 1
Job Description
Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Adults Hospital Team

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Adults Hospital Team
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £37 Hourly Type: Locum with Ongoing opportunities

Here lies a fantastic opportunity for an adept Advanced Social Work Practitioner to be an integral part of our vibrant Adults Hospital Team in beautiful Barnsley. Dive into a role where you'll work three days a week onsite, collaborating closely with health professionals across various discharge pathways. This opening offers you the chance to enrich your skills while making a genuine impact within community health care.

Perks and benefits
  • Hourly Salary: With an impressive £37 per hour, your expertise is rewarded as you make a positive difference in people's lives.
  • Flexibility: Enjoy the adaptability that locum work brings, allowing you to find the work-life balance that suits you.
  • Professional Growth: This role offers a platform to develop your leadership skills and gain further specialist knowledge.
  • Diverse Experience: Collaborate with a variety of health and social care professionals, expanding your professional network and expertise.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated team environment that values continuous learning and innovation.
What you will do
  • Lead and support the hospital social work team, ensuring excellent service delivery.
  • Attend daily meetings with health partners to discuss and plan patient discharge processes.
  • Balance individual needs with healthcare pressures in line with integrated care board partnerships.
  • Carry a small caseload alongside your line management responsibilities, maintaining a hands on approach.
  • Collaborate efficiently with health partners to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.
  • Undertake Care Act, Capacity, and Best Interest Assessments as required.
What we're looking for
  • Significant hospital social work experience with adults and comprehensive knowledge of discharge processes.
  • Proven ability to manage and supervise social work staff, fostering a cooperative team climate.
  • Expertise in collaborative working to ensure safe, timely discharges in partnership with health systems.
  • Strong proficiency in IT systems including Liquid Logic and Excel.
  • Thorough understanding of relevant legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act 1998, and Care Act 2014.
  • Competence in working with complex needs including substance misuse, homelessness, and mental capacity issues.
  • Confidence in decision making, staff supervision, and caseload management.

Barnsley offers a rich quality of life, blending a lively community spirit with stunning natural surroundings. This is a place where professional opportunities meet cultural delights, making it a truly appealing destination to advance your career and enjoy life beyond the office. Join us and be part of something special.

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