Hospital Discharge Senior Practitioner

Leaders in Care; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive healthcare authority in the UK is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Hospital Discharge team. This role involves supporting adults transitioning home from hospital, assessing their needs, and developing care plans to ensure safe and independent living. Candidates must hold a qualification in social work with strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and a chance to make a real difference in people's lives. Competitive referral bonuses are also available.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Continuous professional development

Supportive management

Wellbeing and work-life balance focus

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration with the relevant professional body.
• Strong leadership skills required.
• Experience in supporting adults post-discharge.

Responsibilities

• Support adults leaving hospital, ensuring a safe, well-coordinated transition.
• Carry out assessments to determine support needs post-discharge.
• Develop and review care plans that promote independence.
• Supervise a small team of social workers and an assessment officer.
• Collaborate with health and care partners for seamless support.

Skills

Social Work Leadership

Assessment Skills

Care Plan Development

Collaboration Skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Flexible / Hybrid Working | Permanent Available | Compressed Hours Considered

Here’s a brilliant opportunity to step into a Senior Practitioner role within a Hospital Discharge team. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, supportive authority that’s passionate about providing seamless support to adults transitioning home from hospital - making sure they have everything they need to stay safe, independent, and well.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Hybrid working and compressed hours available
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Supportive management who value your input and expertise
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the Hospital Discharge team, you’ll:

• Support adults leaving hospital, ensuring a safe, well-coordinated transition back into the community.
• Carry out assessments to identify the right level of support needed post-discharge.
• Develop and review care plans that promote independence and reduce the risk of re-admission.
• Supervise and support a small team of social workers and an assessment officer, ensuring effective, person-centred practice.
• Work collaboratively with health and care partners to make sure no one falls through the gaps.

It’s a varied, rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to people at a critical point in their journey, helping them regain confidence and stability after hospital care.

If you’re a qualified Social Worker with strong leadership skills and registration with the relevant professional body, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or call 07828873089 for a friendly, confidential chat about the role.

And if you know someone who’d be a great fit, don’t forget - there’s a £500 referral bonus for successful recommendations!