Hospital Social Worker

• Directorate: Adult Services (Social Care)
• Pay Level:7 £ 41,873 to £47,238 (fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 Hours
• Location: Hybrid
  - Observatory House/ Wexham Park Hospital

The closing date for applications is midnight on 31st July 2026

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 10th August 2026

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join our Hospital Team.

Are you a confident, compassionate and forward‑thinking Social Worker who thrives in a fast‑paced hospital environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic adult social care service where your professional judgement, advocacy and partnership‑working will make a real difference to people at a critical point in their lives.

As a Hospital Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, timely and person‑centred discharges, helping adults and their carers move from hospital into the right support at the right time. Working at the heart of the discharge‑to‑assess pathway, you will bring together strengths‑based practice, robust assessment, safeguarding expertise and creative problem‑solving to promote independence and improve outcomes.

You’ll have experience in strengths‑based practice, working in a fast‑paced, pressured environment, through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathway. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong assessment and care planning skills, an understanding of funding streams, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of statutory duties, relevant legal frameworks, and funding streams to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective care planning.

If you’re passionate about delivering person‑centred outcomes and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people – either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we’re committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months service in the post, until the maximum spinal column point of the level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2‑5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services
• Season loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to and from work.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room), please contact our…