Social Worker – Hospital Team

Community Care Live; England; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join the Hospital Team at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital to support adults during inpatient stays.

You will conduct person-centred assessments, work with patients and families, develop care plans and promote safe, timely discharge in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Registration with SWE and knowledge of the Care Act 2014 are required; experience with Mental Capacity Assessments and CHC reviews is preferred.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration.
• Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Understanding of Best Interests decision-making.
• Experience with Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete person-centred assessments.
• Work with patients, families and carers.
• Develop care and support plans.
• Support safe and timely discharge planning.
• Work closely with health and social care professionals.
• Complete reviews in people's homes or care settings.
• Promote independence and recovery.

Skills

Mental Capacity Assessments

Best Interests decision-making

CHC reviews

Communication & organisation

Education

Social Work qualification and SWE registration

Job description

Social Worker – Hospital Team
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
£35–£38 per hour

An exciting opportunity is available for a Qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated hospital team supporting adults during inpatient stays at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.

Working as part of a multi-agency team, you will help facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, ensuring people receive the right support to maintain their independence and wellbeing.

The service operates under a Home First approach, supporting people to return home wherever possible and reviewing their needs once they leave hospital.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete person-centred assessments

• Work with patients, families and carers

• Develop care and support plans

• Support safe and timely discharge planning

• Work closely with health and social care professionals

• Complete reviews in people's homes or care settings

• Promote independence and recovery

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification and SWE registration

• Good understanding of the Care Act 2014

• Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments

• Understanding of Best Interests decision-making

• Experience with Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment

Rate: £35–£38 per hour