Hospital Discharge Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Job Title: Hospital Discharge Social Worker
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Newham, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join the Adult Hospital Discharge Team in Newham. This ongoing role offers full-time hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate, allowing you to combine flexibility with meaningful frontline practice. You will play a critical role in supporting timely, safe, and effective hospital discharges while ensuring adults receive appropriate care and support in the community.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-time hybrid working: A balanced approach combining remote and on-site working to support productivity and wellbeing.

• Competitive hourly rate: £32.00 per hour, recognising your skills and professional expertise.

• Professional development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to support career progression.

• Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting that values staff wellbeing.

• Community impact: Make a meaningful difference by supporting adults to transition safely from hospital to community-based care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will:

• Deliver a high-quality statutory social work service within the Adult Hospital Discharge Team.

• Facilitate safe, timely, and effective hospital discharges in line with national discharge guidance.

• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments using a strengths-based and person-centred approach.

• Coordinate and implement care packages, working closely with reablement services, home care providers, and community support services.

• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interests decisions where required.

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments in accordance with statutory duties.

• Work collaboratively with NHS clinicians, discharge coordinators, occupational therapists, and community health professionals.

• Communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, and advocates to support discharge planning.