Adults Social Worker

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Qualified Social Worker required for the Adults Home First Team, supporting timely and safe hospital discharge across Dorset.

• The role focuses on the Discharge to Assess / Home First model, working closely with health partners to enable people to return home with appropriate support.

• Hybrid role involving hospital, community, and office\-based work.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead on complex hospital discharge assessments in line with national and local guidance.

• Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments using strengths\-based and person\-centred approaches.

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

• Develop, implement, and review care and support plans, coordinating reablement and community services.

• Manage risks and safeguarding concerns in accordance with Dorset Council policies.

• Work collaboratively with NHS professionals, reablement teams, housing, and voluntary sector partners.

• Attend acute and community hospitals across Dorset and support duty work as required.

• Manage a busy caseload, prioritising work to meet urgent discharge deadlines.

Skills/Experience:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Experience in Adults Social Work, preferably within hospital discharge settings.

• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.

• Experience working with complex cases and the Court of Protection.

• Ability to work effectively within multi\-disciplinary teams.

• Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision\-making abilities.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 17/04/2026.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Location: Dorchester, Dorset (hospital and community\-based work across the county).

• Contract: Temporary, full\-time.

• Working pattern: Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week in the office.

• Rate: £32.00 – £35.00 per hour.

• Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children) required – arranged by the employer.

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