Hospital Social Worker Newport

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Based at GUH / RGH

Pay rate £35 per hour Umbrella company

A Qualified Social Worker with a current DBS is required to join Newport's Home First service. This is a 5 day week position whereby you will be expected to be on site at one of the 2 hospitals: Royal Gwent or The Grange United Hospital. This is an initial 3 month contract with potential to extend. Pay rate for this position is up to £35 per hour Umbrella company.

You will be required to assess people on hospital wards in a fast paced environment which can be challenging and stressful . You will need to be able to complete assessments in line with the Social Services and Well being Act. You will need to be confident in applying the principles on the Mental Capacity Act and able to identify triggers for CHC . Knowledge of using the WICCis system would be helpful in this role. 

The team works closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital. The team generally works with adults over 18 years with physical disabilities and older people. Also at times co working with people who have an existing care managers in Learning disabilities or Mental Health services. The team works mostly with inpatients but also works as part of the MDT in A&E and SAU to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital.

The successful candidate will work closely with MDT colleagues and will be able to use an outcome focussed, person-centered approach to complex case work. You will be part of a team who work in some challenging and difficult situations and who support each other through these times to obtain positive outcomes for all involved.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold -

• A minimum of 6 months experience of working in the UK as a registered social worker
• A relevant Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Care Wales / Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS, registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
• 3 Years of referencing 
• Driving license with access to a car

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
• Your local agency based in Cardiff
• Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search
• PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
• Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
• Twice weekly payroll
• Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
• Free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributing towards CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Loyalty Bonus to QSW's
• Wellbeing sessions

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. No sponsorship provided. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work in Cardiff today on 02922 400519 for an informal chat.