Social Worker Hospital Team; Part Time

Overview

Hospital Social Worker (Part Time)

Hours - 18.5

Contract type - full time, Permanent

Work Style - Field: working in communities across the city

Join us at this exciting time as a Hospital Social Worker within our citywide Hospital Social Work team. You’ll play a key role in supporting timely discharges from all hospital settlements.

• Support people leaving hospital or discharge to assess services, working closely with carers and support networks.
• Lead and influence safe, timely discharges as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Understand funding routes and relevant legislation (Care Act, MCA, discharge policy).
• Produce clear reports, assessments and plans, and monitor positive outcomes.
• Champion strengths-based practice and ensure individuals’ voices are central.
• Work collaboratively with partners including health, police, voluntary sector and providers.

• Be a registered Social Worker (SWE).
• Have completed your ASYE or equivalent.
• Hospital experience will be desirable.
• Have strong analytical, assessment, organisational and communication skills.
• Be committed to professional development and high-quality practice.
• An Enhanced DBS is required.

• Supportive, flexible working arrangements.
• Option to buy up to 10 days additional leave.
• Competitive salary and excellent local government pension.
• Strong CPD pathway and training
• Regular reflective supervision.
• Inclusive culture with active staff networks.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance services.

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• Candidates will complete a panel interview as part of the selection process.
• Interview will be taking place week commencing 23rd February 2026.

For further information please contact Sally Morris and Natalie Simmonds on telephone

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable employees to maximise performance and productivity, while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recognitions include Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award, and RACE Code Quality Mark. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting essential criteria for the post where applicable. Learn more about staff equality forums and our culture.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders:
We are committed to fair treatment of all applicants and use the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) where required. We do not discriminate based on offending background. Learn more here.