Advanced Adult Social Work Practitioner
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health -
Social Work
Community Health, Mental Health
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Advanced Adult Social Work Practitioner to join their Hospital Social Work Team. This role involves leading practice, supervising staff, and working closely with health partners to support safe and timely hospital discharges.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and support the hospital social work team
Supervise and manage social work staff
Attend daily multidisciplinary meetings with health partners
Support safe, timely discharges across hospital pathways
Manage a small caseload alongside line management duties
Complete Care Act, Mental Capacity, and Best Interest Assessments as required
Essential Requirements
Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
Proven adults social work hospital experience
Experience supervising and managing social work staff
Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998
Experience working with complex needs (e.g. substance misuse, homelessness, self-neglect)
Confident decision-maker with strong risk management skills
Good IT skills, including Liquid Logic and Excel
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