Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Adults Hospital Discharge and Planning Team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker. Key details of the position: Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)Location - HaveringDuration - 3 months on goingSchedule - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmStart Date - January 2025Rate of pay - £34 - £36ph (Umbrella) You will be responsible for: assessing the needs of patients and their carersarranging appropriate care packages and servicesliaising with other professionals and agenciesensuring a safe and timely dischargecarry out assessments and reviews in residential and nursing homes, as well as people s own homeswork to prevent re-admission to hospital and to establish and plan to meet longer term outcomes. Requirements and qualifications required for this role: Current and valid registration with the SWEProven experience within a Social Working roleStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamCommitment to providing high-quality patient careCar driver to travel across multiple sitesFully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote) How to apply:If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on (phone number removed).You could also send your CV to (url removed) to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have ..... full job details .....