Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding Hospital Discharge role where you can directly support people to regain independence following a hospital stay?
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
We're recruiting for a Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join a supportive local authority team. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while benefiting from a flexible hybrid model, combining hospital, community and home-based working.
You'll work alongside NHS colleagues, ward teams, therapists, community providers and families to help ensure safe, person-centred and timely discharges from acute settings.
What's on offer
Hybrid and flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance
Local Government Pension Scheme for long-term financial security
27–33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Stable and secure employment within a well-established local authority
Ongoing training, supervision and professional development
Clear career progression into Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner and management roles
The role
As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you'll play a key part in ensuring people leave hospital safely, with the right level of care and support in place.
Your responsibilities will include:
Completing timely, strengths-based Care Act assessments
Supporting discharge planning from acute hospital and community settings
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe discharge arrangements
Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to Best Interest decisions where required
Arranging care packages, reablement and community-based support
Promoting independence and helping to prevent avoidable readmissions
Liaising with individuals, families, advocates and external professionals throughout the discharge process
To be considered, you will need:
A recognised Social xohmjla Work qualification
Current Social Work England registration
Experience in Hospital Discharge, Discharge to Assess, Adult Social Care or Adult Community Services
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and strengths-based practice
Confidence managing complex cases in a busy multidisciplinary setting
Experience using Mosaic, or another case management system, would be beneficial
If you're looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference to adults and families at a crucial point in their care journey, we'd love to hear from you.
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Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker in Sutton in Ashfield employer: Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
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Contact Details:
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
