Hospital Team - Adult Social worker

Newcastle City Council - Adult Social Care

Are you a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Worker passionate about supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and effective discharges from hospital?

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will be at the forefront of enabling adults to return to their communities with the right support, promoting their independence, well being, and ensuring a "Home First" approach wherever possible. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, liaising closely with health colleagues, individuals, their families, and carers to deliver person-centred outcomes.

About the Role:

As an Adult Social Worker in our Hospital Discharge Team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively managing and coordinating the discharge process for adults with diverse and complex needs, including those requiring intermediate care or reablement services.
• Conducting comprehensive, person-centred assessments of care and support needs, including undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate, to inform robust discharge planning
• Working collaboratively with individuals, their families, and multi-disciplinary partners to create, implement, and review effective, strengths-based discharge and support plans that promote independence and choice.
• Actively exploring and implementing solutions that enable individuals to return to their own homes or familiar community settings with appropriate support.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with health care professionals across acute trusts and community health services, as well as with housing providers, voluntary sector organisations, and internal council services.
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, local policies, and procedures.

About You:

We are looking for a resilient, adaptable, and enthusiastic professional who possesses:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Proven post-qualifying experience in adult social care, ideally within a hospital discharge, intermediate care, or other fast-paced, multi-disciplinary setting.
• A strong understanding and practical application of relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, risk management, and care planning skills.

How to Apply:

If you are a qualified and experienced Social Worker ready for a challenging and rewarding role within a supportive and forward-thinking council, we encourage you to apply.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Lara on

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