Social Worker - Hospital Team

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its Wandsworth Hospital Team. The role involves providing detailed assessments, managing complex discharges, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure effective support for patients with physical and cognitive impairments. The ideal candidate will have relevant post-qualification experience and registration with Social Work England. They will benefit from supportive supervision, professional development opportunities, and a committed team environment.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

40 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory duties.
• Expertise in supporting patients with complex impairments.
• Proactive attitude towards health integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed assessments and manage patient risks.
• Facilitate complex discharges with carers and authorities.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings for patient goal planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Decision-making

Time-management

Collaborative approach

Solution-focused

Education

Current registration with Social Work England

Post-qualification experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, high‑performing Social Worker for our Wandsworth Hospital Team, located at the Wolfson Unit, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, with occasional work at St George’s Hospital. The role supports patients with complex physical, cognitive, and communication impairments, and works within a multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharge.

About the Role

• 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, working with carers and local authorities.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings and fortnightly Goal Planning sessions.
• Support patients from different boroughs, ensuring effective communication across local authorities.
• Represent the service effectively to external partners and provide liaison with housing applications and local authorities.

About You

• 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.
• Proactive, solution‑focused attitude and strong interest in health integration.

What We Offer

• 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.
• Flexible working and a generous pension plan.
• 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees.

Applications

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