Hospital Discharge Worker

2 weeks ago


Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

Hospital Discharge worker:

£19,600 Per Annum

  • Full Time
    Permanent

Exeter, Devon

Healthcare

Job Description:

  • Pertemps Exeter are recruiting for a Homeless Hospital Discharge Worker (Part Time)
    Salary: £19,600 per year
  • Hours: 30 hours per week
  • Location: Exeter
  • Additional information:
  • The role is based between our Central offices and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
  • The Role:
  • This role sits within our Bay 6 project which is an innovative service based in the Royal Devon and Exeter (RD&E) Hospital, focused on providing housing and benefits advice to patients at risk of homelessness upon discharge.
  • Our aim is to ensure that discharge planning begins at the point of admission, collaborating closely with all hospital wards to identify and support patients facing housing and/or benefits issues. Through early intervention, tailored advice, and dedicated support, we strive to resolve immediate challenges and facilitate the transition into longterm, sustainable accommodation, ensuring swift recovery and reducing he likelihood of readmission.
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Provide bedside visits to offer personalised housing and benefits support and guidance, developing action plans in collaboration with patients
  • Initiating discharge planning from the point of patient admission, working closely with hospital wards to identify atrisk individuals
  • Liaising with Housing Options Teams across local authorities and district councils, ensuring timely access to accommodation and resources as well as building strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Tracking the progress of discharge plans and accommodation solutions, adjusting strategies as necessary and prevent future homelessness or hospital readmission
  • Raising awareness among hospital staff of the challenges faced by atrisk patients and the importance of early intervention
  • Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Experience in housing support, social work, or a related field, with a strong understanding of homelessness, benefits systems, and patient advocacy
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. with the ability to work empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds
  • There are many great reasons to join the team
  • Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
  • Wellbeing related support/advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
  • 30% staff discount
  • A generous and competitive pension scheme
  • Instant access to healthcare professionals and discounts on a variety of health treatments through our Simply Health Scheme
  • A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
  • 6 weekly reflective practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
    Pertemps:

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Pertemps Exeter

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