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Social Worker - Hospital Discharge - Cheshire East (Macclesfield)

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liquidpersonnel logoLiquidpersonnel · Cheshire East (macclesfield)
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago
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Cheshire East (Macclesfield) Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their dynamic Hospital Discharge Team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by ensuring smooth transitions from hospital to home. What will your responsibilities be? In this role, you will assess the needs of individuals being discharged from hospital to develop tailored care plans that promote independence and well-being. You will collaborate with hospital staff, families, and external providers to coordinate effective discharge planning and support packages. Conducting risk assessments and adhering to safeguarding protocols to protect vulnerable adults will be essential. You will implement the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and other relevant legislation to ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. Additionally, you will facilitate access to community resources and services, supporting individuals to reintegrate into their home or alternative care settings. Maintaining clear, accurate, and timely records, adhering to council policies and best practice guidelines, and engaging in reflective supervision and contributing to service improvement initiatives will be key aspects of your role.

Benefits

Free on-site parkingFast-paced, short-term workThree days in the office per weekHigher pay rate than authorities in Greater ManchesterEssential Requirements:Social Work England registrationEligibility to work in the UKFull UK driving licensePost-qualified experienceDegree level or equivalent in Social WorkWhy Liquid Personnel?New 'Faster Pay' service getting you paid more quicklyTwice weekly payrollFree DBS and compliance serviceAccess to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agenciesFree access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portalYour own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledgeAccess to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*"Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us *Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.Reasonable Adjustments:We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.BH - 189726GH - 30233Health insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus

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Job Title: Social Worker - Hospital Discharge - Cheshire East (Macclesfield) Location: Cheshire East (Macclesfield) (Hybrid) Pay Rate: £35 per hour


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