Description
We are seeking a Senior Discharge Facilitator (Advanced Social Worker) to join our hospital discharge/LIFE team. The successful candidate will be responsible for case managing and facilitating safe and effective discharges of patients from hospital to a community setting through a multidisciplinary approach.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaising with the hospital and professionals to facilitate timely discharges
- Undertaking Strength/Asset Based/Assessments and or reviews, sign, post, respond to enquiries and to implement support packages where required
- Completing Care Act Assessments to determine ongoing care needs
- Providing information and advice
- Working in partnership with health professionals in the Integrated Discharge Team
- Triaging safeguarding initial concerns raised, information gathering and participating in SAM discussions
- Working in partnership with service users, carers and family members
- Ensuring a high standard of case recording
- Completing risk assessments and implementing protection plans as required
- Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments when required
- Completing referrals to Advocacy services
- Deputising in the manager's absence
In return, we offer a salary of GBP 54,927 - 57,150 per year, plus fantastic benefits, including flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement, high street shopping vouchers, and health and leisure discounts.