JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team

Job Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Windsor and Maidenhead, UK
Pay Rate: £34.00 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 Windsor and Maidenhead.

This ongoing, full-time, hybrid locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £34.00 and the chance to work in a fast-paced, supportive Adult Social Care service 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 working in a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting residents to regain independence, prevent readmission, and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Perks and Benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent, stable hours while benefiting from the flexibility of locum work.

• Hourly Pay: Earn £34.00 per hour, rewarding your experience and responsibility.

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

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to continue growing your career.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative and forward-thinking service.

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

What You Will Do

• Deliver statutory services to adults with eligible care and support needs, ensuring assessments are person-centred, strengths-based, and outcome-focused.

• Facilitate safe, timely discharges from hospital into home or community settings, working closely with health colleagues, families, and providers.

• Manage a complex caseload and ensure all interventions, decisions, and plans are recorded accurately and on time.

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning.

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

• Contribute to safeguarding enquiries and multi-agency safeguarding processes.

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

• Work closely with community resources and partner agencies to promote independence and recovery.

• Support and oversee team members where required, helping to maintain high standards of professional practice.

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

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

• Ensure all practice complies with:

  • Care Act 2014

  • Mental Capacity Act 2005

  • Safeguarding Adults legislation

  • Relevant statutory guidance and local policies

• 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 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, multi-disciplinary environments.

Why Windsor and Maidenhead?

Windsor and Maidenhead offer a unique blend of historic charm, modern living, and beautiful riverside surroundings. With excellent transport links, vibrant town centres, and outstanding local amenities, this is a fantastic place to both build your career and enjoy a high quality of life.

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