Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team
Location- West Midlands
Duration-12 weeks
Hours per week- 37 hours
Pay rate- £28.40
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy and dedicated Hospital Discharge Team in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of integrated health and social care services, supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital.
You will play a key role in promoting independence, reducing delays, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time to maximise their recovery and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Hospital Social Worker, you will work closely with NHS colleagues, community services, individuals, and their families to facilitate effective discharge planning and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking strengths-based assessments to identify care and support needs.
- Supporting safe and timely hospital discharges in line with discharge-to-assess principles.
- Completing Care Act assessments and developing person-centred support plans.
- Assessing and managing risk while promoting choice, control, and independence.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, including health colleagues, therapists, and community providers.
- Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
- Providing advice, information, and support to individuals, families, and carers.
- Arranging appropriate care packages, placements, and community support services.
- Managing a varied caseload within a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records.
- Ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriately.
About You
We are seeking a motivated and resilient Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering positive outcomes for adults and their families.
You will:
- Be confident managing complex situations and making informed decisions.
- Demonstrate excellent assessment and care planning skills.
- Have strong partnership-working and communication abilities.
- Work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining a person-centred approach.
- Be committed to promoting independence and achieving timely discharge outcomes.
- Contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative team culture.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Experience working within Adult Social Care.
- Sound knowledge of:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Safeguarding Adults Procedures
- Human Rights legislation
- Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Hospital Discharge Team, we'd love to hear from you.
