ASYE Social Worker – Hospital Discharge & Intermediate Care

Walsall Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an ASYE Social Worker to join the Adult Intermediate Care team. The role involves supporting adults to maximise independence after acute illness or hospital admission and contributing to discharge planning and community rehabilitation efforts.

The post requires Social Work England registration, safeguarding experience, and a commitment to working weekends on a rotational basis. The team emphasises supervision, ongoing professional development, and safeguarding best

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding adults.
• Social Work England registered.
• Willing to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to maximise their full potential and promote independence after an acute illness or hospital admission.
• Assist with hospital discharge, rehabilitation, crisis intervention and preventing hospital admissions.
• Undertake statutory duties in line with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Skills

Safeguarding adults experience

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an ASYE Social Worker to join the Adult Intermediate Care team. The role involves supporting adults to maximise independence after acute illness or hospital admission and contributing to discharge planning and community rehabilitation efforts.

The post requires Social Work England registration, safeguarding experience, and a commitment to working weekends on a rotational basis. The team emphasises supervision, ongoing professional development, and safeguarding best