Social Worker - Hospital Discharge
Listed on 2026-10-25
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Social Work
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Human Services/ Social Work, Medical Social Worker -
Healthcare
Community Health, Patient/Health Advocate, Human Services/ Social Work
In this role, you will:
- Complete timely Care Act assessments and reviews to identify individuals' care and support needs following hospital discharge.
- Assess patients' strengths, needs, risks, and eligibility for social care support.
- Develop and coordinate appropriate discharge and support plans under the Discharge to Assess pathway.
- Work collaboratively with hospital teams, NHS colleagues, community services, care providers, and families.
- Arrange appropriate care packages, reablement services, short-term placements, and longer-term support where required.
- Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and make best-interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
- Complete safeguarding referrals, enquiries, and risk management plans where concerns arise.
- Provide information, advice, and guidance to patients and carers regarding available services and support options.
- Promote independence, choice, dignity, and least restrictive care arrangements.
- Review care and support arrangements following discharge to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records, assessments, and reports.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, discharge planning discussions, and case conferences.
- Manage a varied caseload, prioritising urgent assessments and discharges in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure practice complies with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding legislation, and local policies.
- Support timely hospital discharge while ensuring decisions are person-centred, safe, and proportionate to assessed needs.
- Liaise with patients, families, and professionals to resolve barriers to discharge and coordinate ongoing support.
- Competitive rate inline with nearby authorities
- Working in a busy, fast-paced team
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Experience:
- Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Post-qualified experience
- Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
- Experience undertaking Care Act assessments and hospital discharge planning
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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