Location: Newham Council, London
Job Type: Full-Time Locum
Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Newham Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Hospital Practice Manager to join its Hospital Social Work Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead and support frontline social work professionals, working collaboratively with acute hospital teams and multi-disciplinary colleagues to facilitate safe, timely and effective hospital discharges.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering person-centred assessments, managing complex cases and ensuring adults receive the appropriate care and support to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, supervise and support frontline social work staff within the Hospital Social Work Team.
* Work closely with hospital and health professionals to facilitate timely and safe hospital discharges.
* Oversee Care Act assessments, Carers Assessments, enablement referrals and person-centred support planning.
* Ensure high-quality assessments, analytical risk assessments and effective care management.
* Support strength-based approaches that promote independence and meet individual needs.
* Manage complex cases involving older adults, physical disabilities, sensory loss, learning disabilities and dementia.
* Ensure practice complies with the Care Act 2014 and relevant adult safeguarding procedures, including the Pan-London Adult Safeguarding framework.
Essential Requirements
* Recognised Social Work qualification.
* Current Social Work England (SWE) registration.
* Relevant experience in Adult Social Care.
* Strong understanding of assessment, care management and the Care Act 2014.
* Knowledge of Pan-London Adult Safeguarding procedures.
* Experience in staff supervision, practice management and multi-disciplinary working.
Why Work with Newham Council?
* Make a meaningful difference: Support vulnerable adults to achieve safe hospital discharges and improved outcomes.
* Collaborative working: Work alongside health professionals and social care teams in an integrated environment.
* Professional leadership: Use your expertise to guide practitioners and maintain high standards of social work practice.
* Diverse community: Contribute to services supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds and with varied care needs.
Apply Now
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Adult Social Care professional seeking a leadership-focused locum role.
Rate: £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time locum
Location: Newham Council, London
Start: ASAP
Apply today to take the next step in your career and help deliver safe, person-centred hospital discharge services
Salary description
£35.00 - £36.00 per hour