JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team

Job Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Newham, UK
Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Newham.

This ongoing, full-time, hybrid locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 and the chance to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely and effective discharge of adults from hospital into the community.

You will be at the heart of the discharge pathway, working closely with health colleagues, families, and community services to promote independence, prevent readmission, and achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability of a consistent working pattern while gaining the flexibility of locum work.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £32.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a mix of on-site and remote working, supporting productivity and work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to keep your practice current and high quality.

• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with health and community colleagues in an integrated, multi-disciplinary setting.

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom, variety, and earning potential that locum work provides.

What You Will Do

• Manage a caseload of adults in hospital requiring assessment, support planning, and safe discharge arrangements.

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

• Work in partnership with hospital staff, health colleagues, and community services to facilitate timely and safe discharge.

• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interests decisions where required.

• Contribute to DoLS / LPS processes as appropriate.

• Undertake Section 42 safeguarding enquiries and participate in multi-agency safeguarding processes.

• Coordinate and arrange care packages, placements, and services to meet eligible needs and prevent readmission.

• Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, ward rounds, and discharge planning forums.

• Work closely with families and carers, ensuring they are fully involved in assessment and decision-making.

• Prepare high-quality professional reports for safeguarding meetings, Best Interests meetings, funding panels, and Court of Protection where required.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recording on the council’s case management system.

• Ensure all practice complies with:

  • Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Human Rights Act

  • Relevant statutory guidance and local policies

• Contribute to service development, performance improvement, and strong multi-agency working.

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Experience working within Adult Social Care and/or Hospital Discharge services.

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Safeguarding Adults procedures

• Ability to work confidently in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

Why Newham?

Newham is a diverse, vibrant, and fast-developing borough offering excellent transport links, a strong community focus, and a real commitment to high-quality social care. You’ll be working in a borough where your impact is visible, valued, and genuinely life-changing.

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