Hospital Social Worker: Make a Difference Daily

Somerset Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Hospital Social Worker to join the Hospital Interface Service at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will support adults and carers across the hospital journey, from admission avoidance to discharge planning, working alongside health colleagues in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasises strengths-based assessment, risk management, and timely decision-making, with a focus on enabling people to live independently and return home where

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of adult social care practice and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and partners.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and maintain high-quality records.
• Willingness to travel as regular travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments of risk, independence, care and support needs, ensuring adults are protected from significant harm.
• Manage a varied caseload and respond to referrals, crises and changing circumstances with sound professional judgement.
• Work alongside health colleagues and partner agencies to support admission avoidance, hospital stays and safe, timely discharge planning.
• Complete carers’ assessments, care and support planning, reviews, reports and accurate case records in line with legislation and policy.
• Build effective relationships with adults, carers, families, health teams, housing, police, voluntary organisations and other partners.
• Contribute to multi-agency decision-making, team learning, service development and ongoing professional improvement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Decision making

Organisational skills

Vehicle access

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Hospital Social Worker to join the Hospital Interface Service at Musgrove Park Hospital. You will support adults and carers across the hospital journey, from admission avoidance to discharge planning, working alongside health colleagues in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

The role emphasises strengths-based assessment, risk management, and timely decision-making, with a focus on enabling people to live independently and return home where