Adult’s Social Worker / ARCH Team (Hospital)

Ashberry Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Stockport is seeking an experienced Adult’s Social Worker to join the ARCH team. This role involves supporting hospital discharges, completing assessments, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality services. Candidates must be qualified social workers with experience in safeguarding and change management. The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient journeys in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified social workers with experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Care Act, mental capacity, and safeguarding.
• Motivated individuals committed to high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support complex cases and hospital discharges.
• Complete Care Act assessments and mental capacity assessments.
• Champion a positive patient journey.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Experience in MDT settings

Knowledge of Care Act

Mental capacity assessments

Safeguarding practices

Team collaboration

Change management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Adult’s Social Worker

Team: ARCH
Location: Stockport

Details: The ARCH (Active, recovery, community, home) Stepping Hill hospital team have a vacancy for 2 agency social workers, for approx. 3 month contract.

ASAP start, hospital and D2A pathway experience essential, require a dynamic and enthusiastic social worker to work within the hospital to support the flow of discharges and support of pathways which include Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 bed bases.

DBS checked, driver essential/registered with SWE

5 Days working in the office depending on role.

Social Worker – ARCH Team (Stockport Social Care)

Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic social worker looking for your next challenge?

Join our award-winning ARCH team and make a real difference to people’s lives across Stockport! We’re seeking passionate social workers to support patients in hospital and across all discharge pathways, working collaboratively with health, social care, and third-sector partners.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in the ARCH team, you will:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to support complex cases and hospital discharges.
• Complete Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, and safeguarding work.
• Champion a positive patient journey, striving for least restrictive outcomes and supporting people to live “Gloriously Ordinary” lives.
• Work at pace to support hospital pressures, always keeping the person at the heart of decisions and upholding our Home First values.
• Drive and support the priorities of Stockport Social Care, embracing change management, transformation, and statutory compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified social workers with experience in MDT settings and partnership working.
• Strong knowledge of social work practice, including Care Act, mental capacity, and safeguarding.
• Motivated individuals who embrace change and are committed to delivering high-quality services.
• Team players who will embed Stockport’s Values and contribute to our Strength and Asset Based model of practice.

About Us

The ARCH team is a well-established, dynamic group working closely with health colleagues across hospital, bed bases, and community settings. Our team includes social workers, ASYEs, BIAs, and apprentices, all committed to learning and development. We are proud winners of the Ambitious Stockport Award 2025!