Hospital Social Worker

Spencer Clarke Group ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £42 per hour

Overview

Hospital Discharge Social Worker, Wandsworth Spencer Clarke Group are hiring Hospital Social Workers nationwide. Wandsworth are offering enhanced rates of £42 per hour for work done after 6pm or weekend work. Wandsworth have an urgent role open for a Hospital Social Worker. The role is based in Teddington Memorial Hospital. This is to support during the Covid-19 crisis and continuous in order to manage the high number of cases. About the team: • The Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team (RRRT) is an integrated health and social team comprising of social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and nurses. The role of the socials workers within the team is facilitate safe and timely discharge. As there is no acute Hospitals within the borough the socials workers are aligned to the main hospitals that Richmond residents attend: Kingston Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital. • RRRT has strong links with both main hospitals and staff are able to work from various sites. Richmond SS has developed a Joint Assessment and Discharge Team with Kingston Hospital Staff are rota-ed to work from Kingston within this team which focuses on supporting complex discharges and avoiding unnecessary delays. Richmond are currently placed number 1 in London in terms of DTOCs so the team has established processes. • Health oversee all Reablement cases within the borough so social work staff also support those who following Reablement have been identified as having long-term needs. The Reablement work is generally managed by one staff member but if this is unmanageable due to high numbers going through the service, cases are allocated within the team. To apply for this Hospital Social Worker you will need: • A degree or Masters in Social Work (or any other recognised equivalent qualification) • HCPC Registration • 1 years Hospital Social Worker Stay Connected Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge • As a First Tier Supplier across many local authorities nationwide, you will have access to jobs earlier than other agencies. • Market leading referrals of up to £500 • Free DBS checks • Post Placement Aftercare • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your most recent CV to and contact Thomas Humphreys on as soon as possible on 01772 954 200 HAF-003721