Hospital Social Worker – Powys Council

Hospital – Social Worker

Pay rate – up to £37

Powys County Council

Key Responsibilities

• To identify the most appropriate discharge pathway for a person which supports a ‘What Matters’ strengths-based approach to safeguard and promote their independence.




• To work alongside Powys residents aged 65 + to facilitate their safe and timely transfer from acute hospital settings in line with Welsh Government hospital discharge service requirements and utilising discharge to recover and assess guidance.




• To liaise with professionals, the individual, their family, and carers to determine a person’s correct discharge pathway and to raise any obstacles which impact upon timely discharge.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

• 20 years’ experience in the social work market




• A local specialist agency based in Cardiff, with roles across South Wales, West Wales and South West England




• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities




• A Welsh-speaking consultant available if you’d prefer to discuss your job search in Welsh




• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options – whichever suits you best




• Twice-weekly payroll




• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed




• We actively supply every Local Authority across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England




• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer




• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, like birthday gifts




• DBS and compliance support to help keep the process smooth and straight forward

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant Social Work Qualification




• Registration with Social Care Wales (for roles in Wales) and Social Work England (for roles in England)




• Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS




• 3 Years of referencing




• Driving license with access to a car

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body – Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

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