Hospital Discharge Social Worker

£36 Per Hour | Full-Time Office-Based Team | Hospital Discharge Experience

Looking for a locum social work role where you can build strong relationships, develop your practice and make an immediate difference to people leaving hospital?

Why this role stands out

• £36 per hour locum rate
• Full-time office-based setting, offering daily access to managers, colleagues and multidisciplinary professionals
• A collaborative environment where you can build strong working relationships and share knowledge in real time
• Range of benefits and dedicated consultant support
• Meaningful work supporting timely, safe and person-centred hospital discharges
• Supportive team culture, with development and wellbeing prioritised

The role

You’ll work within a dynamic hospital discharge service, supporting people across a 200-bed pathway to return home safely with the right package of care in place. The service provides an effective route for re-referral where longer-term support is needed.

You’ll complete assessments within 14 to 28 days, carry out six to 12-week reviews and contribute to a light-touch triage process. Working closely with healthcare colleagues, you’ll help ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home, promote independence and reduce avoidable readmissions.

What you’ll need

• Social Work qualification
• Current registration with Social Work England
• Experience within adult social care, hospital discharge or Transfer of Care services
• Strong assessment, care planning and review skills
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• A person-centred approach and commitment to achieving positive outcomes

Why work with Leaders in Care?

• Excellent locum rate of £36 per hour
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a wide range of social work opportunities
• Straightforward, supportive recruitment process
• £500 referral bonus for every successful placement

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