Hospital Discharge To Assess Community Social Worker

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Manchester is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their fast-paced community service team. The role involves assessment, support planning, and safeguarding investigations for citizens both in homes and care placements. Qualified candidates must possess a Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England. This is a full-time position with various benefits including generous holiday leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Access to discounts

Learning opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration to Social Work England.
• Experience in mental capacity assessments.
• Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and support planning for citizens.
• Lead safeguarding investigations.
• Collaborate with MDT to support citizens post-hospital discharge.

Skills

Strong communication

Risk management

Collaborative working

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments: 6.7% Flexibility Payment, Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 10 November 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

This Role is Subject to:

• Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Essential Car Documentation - You must hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The information will be treated confidentially in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

We are looking for motivated, confident and experienced Social Workers in a fast paced MDT team working within the HDTA Community Service for North Manchester.

This is a busy and focused team which involves critical thinking and the ability to manage risk and need in partnership with Health colleagues within the HDTA service. The role involves assessment and support planning for citizens both in their own homes and in some cases 24hr care placements. Social workers will be required to undertake Mental Capacity Act Assessments and coordinate Best Interest Decisions. Social workers will be required to lead on Safeguarding Investigations. Social workers will be required to be part of the team duty rota.

The role will suit Social Workers able to work at pace in collaboration with others to support citizens discharged from Hospital under the HDTA service.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a qualified, experienced and confident social worker able to work closely with social care and health colleagues and able to complete comprehensive Strengths based Assessments for people who may be in need of long term care.

Candidates would benefit from strong communication skills, the ability to challenge in the best interest of citizens and able to manage a fast paced caseload. Successful candidates will have access to regular formal and informal supervision and will be confident in working within a wide MDT of health and social care staff.

Candidates would benefit from strong assessment skills and experience of collaborative working with health colleagues.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments – Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats – Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the 'Accessibility tools' button at the top of our careers page. The tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition
• If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application.

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work – You’ll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
• References – We’ll require references from your current and previous employer(s).
• Proof of Qualifications – Evidence of qualifications relevant to the role will be required.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check – A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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