Hospital Discharge Social Worker – Islington (FT)

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility and Autonomy

Full-Time Opportunity

Networking Opportunities

Training and Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Islington, supporting adults to safely return home from hospital and improve independence. This is an ongoing, full‑time role within Adult Social Care, offering a stable position in a busy council environment.

You will work within a multi‑agency framework, safeguard vulnerable adults, manage a complex caseload, conduct Mental Capacity Assessments, and ensure care coordination in line with the Care Act

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multi-agency framework to provide holistic care planning.
• Safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, handling all care coordination duties.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and enforce the Care Act 2014 requirements.
• Foster independence through relationship-based and person-centred approaches.
• Inform senior practitioners of significant events and coordinate service operations efficiently.
• Offer expert advice to colleagues and stakeholders within and outside the NHS.
• Maintain comprehensive records as per Council Policy and Data Protection Laws.
• Attend disciplinary meetings and achieve service goals through effective communication.
• Ensure compliance with the Customer Service Excellence and Health and Safety standards.
• Use social work methods to address personal and social challenges faced by clients.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel Limited is seeking a Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Islington, supporting adults to safely return home from hospital and improve independence. This is an ongoing, full‑time role within Adult Social Care, offering a stable position in a busy council environment.

You will work within a multi‑agency framework, safeguard vulnerable adults, manage a complex caseload, conduct Mental Capacity Assessments, and ensure care coordination in line with the Care Act