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Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Adult Care Plans
Job in
Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-13
Listing for:
London Borough of Hillingdon
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Mental Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Are you a high-performing Adults’ Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that values professional development and supports innovation in practice.
- About the role
- Are you a high-performing Adults’ Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that values professional development and supports innovation in practice.
What You’ll Do
As a Social Worker, you will:
- Work collaboratively with Hospital Trusts and wider partners.
- Undertake strength-based assessments to support safe and effective hospital discharge.
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, care providers, and families to develop personalised care plans.
- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Section 117 reviews, Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest decisions.
- Respond to safeguarding referrals, conduct risk assessments, and implement protection plans.
- Promote independence and least restrictive options in line with the Care Act 2014
- We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who:
- Holds Social Work England registration.
- Has a strong background in delivering statutory duties, including Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding adults.
- Experience in hospital discharge, adult safeguarding, or urgent response services.
- Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
- Brings excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster collaborative working across agencies.
- Is motivated, resilient, and ready to take on a social worker role within the team.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Human Rights Act.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Commitment to professional development and reflective practice
- Become part of a highly rated Adult Social Work service and play a key role in improving lives across Hillingdon.
- Career progression, Practice Educator, including Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training, and development opportunities are available, with a clear pathway for growth.
- You’ll contribute to delivering essential services and support vulnerable adults in their transition to independence.
- If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.
- About You
- About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also…
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