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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their team based in Yorkshire.
   
JOB DETAILS
PAY RATE: £30 -£35 per hour  
WORK TYPE: Temporary
WORK PATTERN: Full Time
LOCATION: Yorkshire
   
JOB SUMMARY
Senior Social Worker within hospital team, you’ll play a vital role in providing high-quality social work services to patients, families, and healthcare professionals. You’ll work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe and effective discharge planning, while advocating for the needs and rights of individuals and promoting their well-being.

This is a rewarding and varied role that requires strong leadership, critical thinking, and a person-centred approach to care. You’ll manage complex cases, support and mentor junior colleagues, and work to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care and services after leaving the hospital.
  
JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Discharge Planning & Assessment: Manage a caseload of patients requiring social work intervention for safe and effective discharge.
• Collaboration: Work closely with doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure integrated care and support for patients.
• Leadership: Provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff within the team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Advocacy & Safeguarding: Ensure the voice of the patient is heard and that all care decisions are made in their best interests, with a focus on safeguarding and welfare.

 
  
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• Experienced Social Worker with a strong background in hospital or healthcare settings.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in supervising and supporting social work staff, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Person-Centred Approach: Passion for advocating on behalf of vulnerable individuals, with a focus on patient dignity and autonomy.
• Excellent Communication: Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to manage complex cases and respond flexibly to changing circumstances.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on 01322 950507.

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