QSW - Adults Hospital Discharge

Experienced social worker required with Liquid logic

Experience Hospital discharge and reablement experience essential

Your main responsibilities

• Facilitating hospital discharge
• Carrying out assessments in different wards.
• Managing a busy caseload within an acute hospital setting.
• Working closely with health colleagues.
• Ensuring adults in hospital are discharged in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Undertaking section 2s and 5s.
• Attending multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Mental capacity assessments leading to best interest decisions.
• Advising patients and families who do not meet the eligibility criteria and redirect them to other agencies.
• Advocate for the rights and entitlements of individuals, ensuring they have access to the necessary support services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
• Stay informed about relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social work and hospital discharge processes.