Social Worker – Hospital Social Work Team

Join Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team

At Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, we believe that adult social care is about more than just services—it\’s about people, purpose, and progress.

We know there’s no place like home—and our Hospital Social Work Team plays a critical role in making that a reality for people leaving hospital. We’re committed to ensuring that every discharge is safe, timely, and focused on recovery in the most appropriate setting—with home as the first option wherever possible.

As part of this fast-paced, high-impact team, you’ll be working at the frontline of integrated care, where your decisions directly influence outcomes for individuals and their families. You’ll collaborate closely with NHS colleagues, discharge coordinators, therapists, and our voluntary and community sector to ensure that people are supported holistically—not just to leave hospital, but to thrive once they do.

We are seeking to recruit 1 qualified Social Worker with strong ethics and values to support adults and carers in our communities to live the life they choose to, regardless of their age or stage of life.

You’ll be applying the Care Act 2014 to assess needs, manage risk, and coordinate support that promotes independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Whether it’s a short-term reablement package, community-based support, or safeguarding intervention, you’ll be central to delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

If you’re a confident, compassionate social worker who thrives in a multi-disciplinary environment and believes in the power of home-first recovery—we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead social care assessments for hospital patients in line with the Care Act 2014
• Facilitate safe, timely discharges that prioritise recovery at home wherever possible
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, and voluntary sector partners
• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns and complex needs
• Support carers and families through discharge planning and transitions
• Promote independence, choice, and person-centred care

What You’ll Bring

• Social Work England registration
• Experience in hospital discharge, integrated care, or adult social work
• Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and discharge pathways
• Excellent communication, assessment, and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A commitment to strengths-based, preventative practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and local government pension
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to high-quality training and development
• Supportive team culture and professional supervision
• Opportunities to shape integrated working and improve outcomes

Be the bridge between hospital and home—supporting recovery, dignity, and independence in Redcar and Cleveland. Apply now and help us deliver the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

For more information about this role, please contact Michelle Watson, Team Manager, on 01642 771529 or email michelle.watson@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.