Adult Social Worker - Discharge to Assessment D2A

Pertemps; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is looking for an experienced social worker to support the Adult Social Care Teams in Redbridge, focusing on hospital discharges. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, SWE registration, and strong multidisciplinary skills, seeking a flexible locum role in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Quick online registration

Full compliance support

Reliable weekly payroll

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience.
• Knowledge of social care legislation.
• Experience working in adult social services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Coordinate discharge pathways from hospitals.
• Ensure safeguarding and manage the continuing healthcare process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Multidisciplinary working

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Pertemps Social Care is supporting Redbridge London Borough Council by recruiting for an experienced social worker. Working in a fast-paced team environment, you will be committed to improving the care of vulnerable adults. You will need to work well in a team setting and have excellent interpersonal and written skills.

The role of a social worker involves supporting the discharge of residents from local acute hospitals, out-of-borough hospitals, and the local Rehabilitation Unit. The team operates in line with the Discharge to Assess model of care to coordinate services for discharge pathways. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in adult social services, with a keen interest in hospital discharges. Do you possess strong multidisciplinary working skills?

Location: Ilford

Rate: £29 per hour

Hours: 36 per week

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessments
2. Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments
3. Knowledge of relevant social care legislation
4. Safeguarding and the continuing healthcare process

Candidate Requirements:

• A degree in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience

Make a Difference

Are you a qualified Social Worker seeking a flexible locum role where you can make a real difference? We are working with supportive and forward-thinking Adult Social Care Teams in Redbridge London Borough Council to find an experienced Social Worker who can empower vulnerable adults.

Why Work with Pertemps?

• A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive social care roles across the UK
• A quick, online registration process with support throughout
• Full compliance handled by us – hassle-free
• Reliable weekly payroll
• A referral bonus scheme – refer a friend and earn!

Looking for Something Different?

If this role isn’t quite right, we are here to help. We have a wide range of local authority locum roles across the UK, including:

• Qualified Social Workers (Adults, Children & Families, MASH, Mental Health)
• SEND professionals

Whether you’re seeking remote work, flexible hours, or a better rate, we likely have a role that’s the perfect match for you.

Does this sound like a role for you? We’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to [e-mail] or call us at 07484512953 / 07739971957.