Hospital Discharge Worker

4 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

**Hospital Discharge worker**:

- 129101853**£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 long-term, 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 at-risk 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 at-risk 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**:
**James Robinson** 01392 826063
Division 129**Pertemps Exeter**
- First Floor, Bickleight House
- Park Five Business Centre
- Harrier Way
- Exeter
- Devon
- EX2 7HU
- 01392 719811



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