Senior Hospital Social Worker - Lead & Discharge Specialist

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team. This role leads the hospital social work service, guiding staff and ensuring timely, safe hospital discharges in a fast-paced, seven-day environment.

The post requires substantial post-qualifying adult social care experience, with a focus on safeguarding, decision-making and partnership working with health colleagues. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Worker qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in adult social care.
• Experience of hospital discharge, safeguarding and complex decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and staff support.
• Excellent communication and partnership working in fast-paced health and social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to Social Workers and Wellbeing Assessors.
• Manage team performance and workload to ensure safe outcomes.
• Oversee complex casework, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries.
• Support hospital discharge planning and patient flow seven days a week.
• Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement including audits.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital discharge

Safeguarding

Complex decision-making

Staff development

Communication

Partnership working

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team. This role leads the hospital social work service, guiding staff and ensuring timely, safe hospital discharges in a fast-paced, seven-day environment.

The post requires substantial post-qualifying adult social care experience, with a focus on safeguarding, decision-making and partnership working with health colleagues. Hybrid working options are available.