Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker
Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd · Leicester, England ·
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? Were recruiting for aHospital Discharge Social Workerto 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. Youll work alongside NHS colleagues, ward teams, therapists, community providers and families to help ensure safe, person-centred and timely discharges from acute settings.
Whats on offer Hybrid and flexible workingto support a healthy work-life balance Local Government Pension Schemefor long-term financial security 2733 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, youll 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-basedCare Act assessments Supporting discharge planning from acute hospital and community settings Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe discharge arrangements CompletingMental Capacity Assessmentsand 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 recognisedSocial Work qualification CurrentSocial Work England registration Experience inHospital Discharge, Discharge to Assess, Adult Social Care or Adult Community Services Strong knowledge of theCare Act,Mental Capacity Actand strengths-based practice Confidence managing complex cases in a busy multidisciplinary setting Experience using Mosaic, or another case management system, would be beneficial If youre looking for a meaningful role where you can make a genuine difference to adults and families at a crucial point in their care journey, wed love to hear from you. Send your CV and availability toor call 07828873089 JBRP1_UKTJ