Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Archer Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Resourcing is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Hospital Discharge Team in the London Borough of Brent. The role involves assessing patients recently discharged from hospital and assisting them in accessing necessary support services. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, relevant experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team to promote individual independence. Competitive salary and referral bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England required.
• 1+ years experience in social work roles.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals' needs post-hospital discharge.
• Support people in regaining independence and skills.
• Collaborate with the team to implement effective care plans.

Skills

Communication

Assessment Planning

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team, London Borough of Brent

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Client:

Archer Resourcing

Location:

London Borough of Brent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Working within the Hospital Discharge Team, you will be responding within timescales to assess people both in hospital and those that have recently been discharged from hospital. You will help to assist individuals to arrange them with any care or support that they may need in order to regain their confidence, as well as maximising their independence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to delivering a statutory social work service
• Working in partnership with colleagues to deliver a high standard of social work practice
• Working to support people to regain their skills and independence following their hospital admission wherever possible
• Working in partnership with those who access the service and maintaining a focus on the needs and strengths of the people, and the outcomes they want to achieve
• Working proactively as a member of the team to make an accurate strengths-based assessment of needs and negotiate and implement effective plans and outcome
• Using your ability to provide informal supervision and develop the capabilities of less experienced social care practitioners

Requirements:

• A Degree in Social Work or a recognised equivalent Social Work qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience of undertaking assessments and social work intervention planning, implementation, and review
• Minimum of 1+ years in a previous similar role
• Full U.K. driving licence, as well as access to own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

Due the high demand of CV's received we are unable to respond to all applications. However, we may hold your CV on file and contact you for future suitable roles.