Hospital Discharge Social Worker
  • Scotland,West Lothian
  • full-time
  • £30.00 - £34.00 per hour
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Hospital Discharge: Coordinating and facilitating safe and timely discharges from hospitals, ensuring all necessary support is in place for a smooth transition back to the community or to appropriate care settings
* Triage/Duty Services: Responding to urgent cases, assessing needs, and making informed decisions to provide the right level of support at the right time
* D2A Reviews: Conducting Discharge to Assess reviews, assessing individuals in their own homes or care settings to determine ongoing care and support needs
* CHC MDTs: Participating in Continuing Healthcare Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assess and review eligibility for CHC funding and to ensure appropriate care plans are in place
* Hospital Avoidance: Working proactively to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing timely interventions and support in the community
Requirements:
* A degree in Social Work and registration with SSSC
* Experience in adult social care, particularly in hospital discharge, triage/duty, or similar roles
* Access to your own car
* Enhanced PVG
If you are interested, please call Oscar on or email me your CV -
Job number 1595797
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Company Details:
Service Care Solutions - Social Work
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