Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking Social Workers for a locum position in Manchester's South Hospital Discharge Team. This role offers a competitive rate of £30 per hour and the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives as they move from hospital to community care. Ideal candidates will have a recognised Social Work qualification and experience in adult social care. Full support and guidance will be provided throughout the placement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Exclusive placements

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Support adults transitioning from hospital to community care.
• Collaborate with health, community, and social care teams.
• Focus on safeguarding and care planning for adults.

Skills

Previous experience in adult social care

Experience with hospital discharge

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Recognised degree or diploma in Social Work

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, a highly regarded social care recruitment agency, is looking for Social Workers to join the South Hospital Discharge Team in Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support adults transitioning from hospital to community care, making a real impact on patients’ lives.

With a competitive rate of £30 per hour, this locum placement is perfect for social workers seeking a challenging yet rewarding role, with full support provided throughout.

Whether you’re new to locum work or an experienced practitioner, Sanctuary will guide you every step of the way:

Exclusive placements – Opportunities in hospital discharge not available via other agencies.

Continuity of work – Strong client relationships can lead to extended placements and reduced breaks.

Permanent role options – Our permanent recruitment team can assist if you wish to secure a permanent position.

Dedicated consultant support – Regular check-ins with consultants experienced in hospital discharge and adult social care.

Candidate requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree, diploma, or equivalent.

Current registration with Social Work England.

Previous experience in adult social care, ideally with hospital discharge or acute care services.

Willingness to complete compliance checks, with full support from Sanctuary.

Why join Manchester’s South Hospital Discharge Team?

This role allows you to make a meaningful difference to adults returning from hospital, working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Specialised focus – Supporting hospital discharge, safeguarding, and care planning for adults.

Multi-agency collaboration – Work closely with health, community, and social care teams.

Professional growth – Gain experience in a dynamic, outcomes-focused hospital discharge setting.

Sanctuary handles your contracts, compliance, and professional development so you can concentrate on delivering excellent care.

Apply today
If you’re a Social Worker ready to take on a locum placement in Manchester’s South Hospital Discharge Team, we’d love to hear from you.

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