Qualified Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge

Qualified Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge
Role: Qualified Adult Social Worker
Location: Stockport
Pay: Up to £30 per hour
Contract: Locum

Stockport is seeking a Qualified Adult Social Worker to join their Hospital Discharge team. This role involves discharge planning and multidisciplinary team (MDT) working from the hospital wards. You will also support the Transfer of Care hub when required and have the opportunity to support across our Discharge to Assess (D2A) bed-based provision. Additionally, we have a Reablement community team who work alongside our provider service offering Care Act assessments and support planning within the community.

We are looking for experienced hospital pathway social workers who have excellent skills in MDT work, discharge planning, carrying out Care Act assessments, and safeguarding work. We are a dynamic and fast-paced team who work collectively with the D2A to achieve the best outcomes for people. We are looking for confident and dynamic social workers who can work under pressure, have good problem-solving skills, good communication, and an excellent MDT approach.

The work will include a combination of hospital discharge work, supporting the discharge from our pathway 2 bed bases, or supporting pathway 1 in same-day discharge processes where Care Act assessments are completed with people in their homes. The role will include a combination of duty, attending MDTs, and supporting colleagues to work collectively as a team. The social worker must have sound knowledge and experience of the Care Act legislation, Safeguarding duties, and hospital pathway processes to work within a person-centred ethos.

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration

• Social Work Qualification

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualified experience in Hospital Discharge or Community Social Work

• Experience in Care Act assessments, discharge planning, and safeguarding

• Strong knowledge of hospital pathway processes and MDT working

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with complex cases

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Qualified Adult Social Worker – Hospital Discharge role in Stockport, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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