Social Worker - Hospital Team

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A council in London is seeking a Social Worker for the Wandsworth Hospital Team within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering a high-quality discharge service, supporting patients with physical and cognitive needs. The ideal candidate will have post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills, and current registration with Social Work England. Competitive benefits include 40 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Training and professional development opportunities

Supportive supervision

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage risks and make evidence-based decisions.
• Experience in supporting patients with complex needs.
• Proven collaborative approach in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed assessments and manage patient flow.
• Act as a safeguarding enquiry officer.
• Facilitate complex discharges and liaise with local authorities.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Time management skills

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit

£38,976 - £52,767

Permanent

Full Time

Wandsworth Hospital Team

Objective of role

We are pleased to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Wandsworth Hospital Team within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital. This permanent role offers the chance to develop your career in a specialist hospital setting, working with patients who have complex physical and cognitive needs.

About the Role

Social Workers in the Wandsworth Hospital Team play a vital role in delivering a high-quality, timely, and person-centred hospital discharge service that promotes independence and well-being for residents and their carers.

You will:

• Provide detailed assessments, manage risks, and make clear, evidence-based decisions.
• Manage referrals, support patient flow, and act as a safeguarding enquiry officer.
• Facilitate complex discharges, including housing applications and liaison with local authorities.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to identify and overcome barriers to discharge.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings and fortnightly Goal Planning sessions.
• Support patients from different boroughs, ensuring effective communication across local authorities.

About You

We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Social Worker with:

• Post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory duties.
• Expertise in supporting patients with physical, cognitive, and communication impairments.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to positive outcomes for residents.
• Current registration with Social Work England.

You will bring a proactive, solution-focused attitude, a strong interest in health integration, and the ability to represent the service effectively to external partners.

What We Offer

In return, the Wandsworth Hospital Team provides:

• Supportive and regular supervision.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities through the Adult Social Care Academy.
• A committed, collaborative team environment focused on delivering outstanding outcomes.

This role is based at the Wolfson Unit, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, with occasional work at St George’s Hospital as part of the wider Trust.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Kelly, Service Manager of Wandsworth Hospital Team, at [e-mail].

If you are interested in joining this dynamic and dedicated team, please apply to the role. You will be required to submit a supporting statement outlining your skills, experience, and how you will contribute to the delivery of excellence in this specialist area of hospital social work.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.