D2A Social Worker

A prominent Local Authority in the Greater Manchester region is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Discharge to Assess (D2A) service. This dynamic role operates across hospital and community settings, focusing on the safe discharge of patients into appropriate community or intermediate care services.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home, enhancing your work-life balance and reducing commuting time and expenses.
• Dual Hospital Coverage: Opportunity to work across two hospitals within the region, facilitating patient discharge processes and transitions to community or intermediate care settings.
• Competitive Compensation: Benefit from an attractive hourly rate of up to £35, surpassing local market rates and providing potential for increased earnings and disposable income.
• Reduced Travel: Minimise travel-related expenses and time as the role is predominantly hospital-based, streamlining your daily responsibilities.
• Stable Team Environment: Join a well-established team with a low turnover rate, supported by experienced managers who are readily accessible for guidance and decision-making support.

Role Responsibilities:

• Patient Discharge Management: Oversee and manage the discharge process, ensuring patients are safely transitioned from hospital to community or intermediate care services.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement effective care plans, coordinating with hospital staff and community services to meet patients' needs upon discharge.
• Information Sharing: Leverage comprehensive and accurate information shared across services to make informed and effective decisions.
• Managerial Support: Collaborate with a long-standing management team, benefiting from their expertise and support to confidently propose and execute care plans.

Additional Information:

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training in line with best practices and emerging trends in discharge planning and community care.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a supportive work environment where information and resources are effectively shared, ensuring a well-informed approach to patient care.

For more information about this position or to explore alternative opportunities, please contact Rico at extension 7137. To apply, please submit your most recent CV.