Adults Post Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Make a difference to people leaving hospital - with flexibility in how you work.

Looking for your next Adult Social Worker role? Join a supportive local authority in the East Midlands, where you’ll help adults leave hospital safely, regain independence and access the right support.

With hybrid working, the option of condensed hours and 27–33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, this opportunity combines meaningful work with flexibility.

What’s in it for you?

Flexibility around your working week: Full-time hours with condensed working available.
Hybrid working: A mix of hospital, community and home-based working.
Generous annual leave: 27–33 days plus bank holidays.
Local Government Pension Scheme: A defined benefit pension supporting your future.
Career development: Ongoing learning and opportunities to progress into Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner and management roles.
Supportive colleagues: Work collaboratively with professionals across health and social care.
The role As a Post Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you’ll support adults through an important transition from hospital to the most appropriate setting for their recovery and ongoing assessment.

Working closely with health professionals, therapists, ward staff and community partners, you’ll put people’s strengths, wishes and goals at the centre of their care.

Completing strengths-based Care Act assessments within the Discharge to Assess pathway.
Supporting safe, timely discharges from acute hospital settings.
Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to best interests decisions where required.
Coordinating care packages and community-based support.
Promoting independence and helping reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.
About you You’ll need:

A recognised Social Work qualification.
Current Social Work England registration.
Experience in hospital discharge, Discharge to Assess or adult community services.
A sound understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and strengths-based practice.
The ability to work collaboratively and manage competing priorities in a busy service.
Experience using Mosaic or a similar case management system is desirable.

Interested? Let’s talk. Apply with your CV, or contact Georgia at (url removed) with your CV and availability for a confidential conversation.

Want to know more before applying? Get in touch to discuss the team, working arrangements and whether this could be the right move for you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed