Adult Social Worker - Hospital Team in Bromley, Kent

JOB-20240819-db742659

Adult Social Worker – Hospital Team 

Job Title: Adult Social Worker
Team: Hospital Social Work Team
Location: Bromley, UK
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: 3 months
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults

Overview

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Bromley’s Hospital Social Work Team. This full-time, on-site role places you at the centre of fast-paced hospital discharge work, collaborating closely with NHS colleagues to support safe, timely, person-centred transitions home or to appropriate care settings. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and bring confidence in Care Act–led practice, this is the perfect role to make a meaningful impact.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time Commitment: Immerse yourself in a busy hospital environment and maximise growth in your professional capabilities.

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £32 per hour while maintaining autonomy over your working life.

• Diverse Professional Exposure: Work alongside NHS teams and gain valuable insight into integrated hospital social work processes.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from structured hours while still delivering life-changing support.

• Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional relationships with clinicians, social care staff, and voluntary sector partners.

About the Role

Bromley’s Hospital Social Work Team is at the forefront of delivering safe, strengths-based assessment and timely discharge planning. You will partner with hospital clinicians, community services, and voluntary organisations to promote independence, reduce delays, and ensure the best possible outcomes.

As part of an integrated discharge environment, you will take responsibility for assessing needs under the Care Act 2014, coordinating discharge pathways such as Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Home First, and supporting adults with a range of health and social care challenges.

What You Will Do

• Carry out Care Act assessments and design appropriate discharge plans for adults leaving hospital.

• Work confidently within frameworks including Home First, D2A, and reablement pathways.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks to ensure safe discharges.

• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and complete Mental Capacity Assessments.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary health and social care teams to support person-centred decisions.

• Manage a varied caseload, coordinating community services and post-discharge support.

• Ensure legal and professional compliance across all areas of practice.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

• Experience in Adult Social Care, ideally within a hospital environment.

• Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and hospital discharge pathways.

• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and complex caseloads.

• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary working skills.

• Fully on-site availability—no remote working.

Desirable:

• Experience within NHS or integrated care teams.

• Familiarity with Discharge to Assess, Home First, and reablement models.

• Understanding of CHC/DST processes.

Why Bromley?

The London Borough of Bromley offers the best of both worlds—lush green spaces, vibrant culture, and quick transport to central London. Whether you're seeking professional development or a lively community to enjoy outside of work, Bromley provides an excellent backdrop for both career and lifestyle.

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