Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Liquidpersonnel

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support timely hospital discharges and empower individuals to regain independence.
  • Company: Liquid Personnel, a dynamic employer focused on making a difference.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work, initial contract with potential extension, supervision, and training.
  • Other info: Equal opportunities employer committed to supporting all applicants.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
  • Qualifications: Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.

Liquid Personnel is recruiting for an Adult Social Worker to join the fast-paced Hospital Discharge Team in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by supporting timely, person-centred discharges and empowering individuals to regain independence in their communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Support hospital discharges by reviewing individuals placed in temporary residential care following discharge.
  • Use a Home First approach that prioritises recovery at home.
  • Apply a strengths-based model and person-centred planning in line with the Care Act 2014 to assess needs, promote independence, and coordinate timely, safe transitions from hospital to community settings.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid Work
  • Initial 3 month contract with potential to extend
  • Supervision and Training

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Social Work England registration
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Post-qualified experience
  • Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Liquidpersonnel

Contact Details:

Liquidpersonnel Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Social Worker - Hospital Discharge

Social Work England registration
Person-Centred Planning
Strengths-Based Model
Care Act 2014 Knowledge
Assessment of Needs
Coordination of Transitions
Timely Discharge Support