Location: Stirling, Scotland
Rate: £36–£40 per hour
Job Type: Temporary / Contract
Hours: Full-time
Are you an experienced and compassionate Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a hospital setting?
We are currently seeking a skilled Hospital Team Social Worker to join a busy multidisciplinary team in Stirling, supporting patients and their families to achieve safe, appropriate and person-centred outcomes.
The Role
As a Hospital Team Social Worker, you will work closely with patients, families, carers and a range of health and social care professionals to assess needs, coordinate support and facilitate safe and timely discharge from hospital.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Undertaking comprehensive assessments of patients' social care needs.
* Developing person-centred care and support plans.
* Supporting patients through the hospital discharge process.
* Assessing risks and identifying appropriate care and support arrangements.
* Working closely with medical, nursing, occupational therapy and other multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Liaising with families, carers and external agencies to coordinate services.
* Arranging appropriate community-based support, care packages and placements where required.
* Contributing to safeguarding assessments and risk management.
* Advocating for patients' rights, choices and independence.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
* Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and discharge planning discussions.
* Ensuring practice is in line with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.
About You
We are looking for a qualified Social Worker with:
* A recognised Social Work qualification.
* Current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
* Experience within hospital, adult services, community social work or a similar setting.
* Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills.
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Knowledge of adult social care legislation, safeguarding and hospital discharge processes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively.
* A professional, compassionate and person-centred approach.
* The ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team.
Previous experience of hospital discharge or integrated health and social care services would be highly desirable.
What We Offer
* £36–£40 per hour
* Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a hospital social work team.
* Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
* Varied and rewarding caseload.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families.
* Excellent opportunity to develop your experience within health and social care.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Hospital Team Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Stirling, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your social work career
Salary description
£36.00 - £40.00 per year