Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Llangefni; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus

Weekly check-ins

Payroll support

Specialist agency backing

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Community Care Social Worker to join a Pathway 3 service. You’ll help people leave hospital safely, coordinating discharge plans and ensuring the right support for patients and families.

You’ll work in a hybrid pattern (1–2 days in the office) with a busy, varied caseload, supported by an experienced team and loyalty bonus from Leaders in Care.

Qualifications

• When applying, you should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in hospital discharge or community care is highly desirable and beneficial.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload with community visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support safe and timely hospital discharge and coordinate onward community support.
• Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning.
• Collaborate with patients, families, health colleagues and community providers.

Skills

Community care

Discharge planning

Social work

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

£38 per hour | Hybrid working: only 1–2 office days per week | Community visits

Looking for a fast-paced, rewarding Social Work role with genuine flexibility?

Leaders in Care is recruiting for a Community Care Social Worker to join a supportive Pathway 3 service. You’ll play a vital role in helping people leave hospital safely, coordinating effective discharge plans and ensuring the right support is in place for patients and their families.

What’s on offer

• £38 per hour
• Hybrid working – just 1–2 days per week in the office
• Community-based role with visits as required
• A busy, varied caseload within an experienced and collaborative team
• Exclusive Leaders in Care loyalty bonus
• Weekly check-ins and ongoing support throughout your placement
• Reliable, market-leading timesheet and payroll support
• Work with a specialist agency backed by 460+ five-star Google reviews

The role

As part of the Pathway 3 service, you’ll support safe and timely hospital discharge for people with more complex care needs. You’ll work closely with patients, families, health colleagues and community providers to:

• Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning
• Coordinate discharge arrangements and onward community support
• Manage safeguarding and risk appropriately
• Help prevent delayed discharges while ensuring safe outcomes
• Work collaboratively across health and social care services

What you’ll need

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Active Social Work England registration
• Experience in hospital discharge, community care, adult social care or complex case management is highly desirable
• The ability to manage a fast-paced caseload and undertake community visits