Hospital Social Worker - Transfer of Care / Discharge Teams

Hospital Social Worker - Transfer of Care / Discharge TeamsLocation: Liverpool City Council (Hospital Sites / Hybrid Working)Pay Rate:£42.00 - £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: Full-Time (37 hours per week, ongoing locum contract)Sector: Adult Social Care / Acute Hospital DischargeAre you an experienced, confident Adult Social Worker looking for a lucrative locum opportunity within acute hospital settings?Liverpool City Council is currently seeking skilled Hospital Social Workers to join their dynamic Transfer of Care and Hospital Discharge teams. Offering competitive pay rates of £42.00 to £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for practitioners who thrive in fast-paced health environments and are passionate about facilitating safe, timely discharges.Key Responsibilities:Discharge Planning: Manage complex cases across Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways (Pathways 1-3) to ensure safe, sustainable hospital discharges.Statutory Assessments: Complete timely Care Act (2014) assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA), and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) screenings.Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate seamlessly with NHS multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), occupational therapists, discharge hubs, and community care providers.Safeguarding: Identify, assess, and manage complex adult safeguarding enquiries within acute healthcare settings.What We Are Looking For:Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience within a ..... full job details .....