Social Worker

Durham County Council; Hunstanworth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 27 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to support timely discharge planning in partnership with hospital teams.

You will conduct holistic assessments, coordinate services, and safeguard individuals while delivering person-centred care in a busy multidisciplinary environment. The role involves flexible hours, including weekends and on-call arrangements over Bank Holidays, with hybrid working where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised professional social work qualification.
• Applicants must be registered with Social Work England or be in the process of applying for registration.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely response to support timely discharge from hospital.
• Balance discharge planning with safeguarding responsibilities in a hospital setting.
• Work in a multidisciplinary environment and advocate for individuals during critical moments.

Skills

Time management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Holistic assessments

Advocacy

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

The post holder will have a key role in ensuring an appropriate and timely response to support timely discharge from hospital. The post holder will be required to contribute to the 8am - 8pm, 7 days per week, service delivery model, to include working occasional weekends and on-call arrangements over Bank Holidays. The team enjoy excellent working relationships with colleagues in health settings and have a close working relationship with the other Integrated teams and statutory and non-statutory organizations.

We're looking for a compassionate, confident Social Worker who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, can balance complex discharge planning with safeguarding responsibilities, and is committed to delivering person-centred, outcome-focused care. You'll be someone who can build strong professional relationships, work decisively under pressure, and advocate effectively for individuals during critical moments in their hospital journey. If you are motivated by meaningful work, value collaboration, and want to be part of a supportive team that plays a vital role in safe and timely discharges, we'd love to hear from you.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Experience of, and enthusiasm for, working flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team
• The ability to undertake holistic assessments of need, commission appropriate services, and implement, monitor, and review care plans
• A recognised professional social work qualification (e.g. Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CSS or CQSW, or equivalent)
• Applicants must also be registered with Social Work England or be in the process of applying for registration
• We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service)
• membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme
• a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable

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