Social Worker- Hospital Team

Ackerman Pierce; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a qualified Social Worker to join a hospital team in Greater London. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a high-quality hospital discharge service, managing risk, and working within a multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will be an SWE-registered Social Worker with strong experience in adult social care, skilled in communication and decision-making. The position offers access to training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive supervision

Access to training and career development

Collaborative hospital team

Chance to develop specialist skills

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered social worker with strong experience in adult social care.
• Ability to work with individuals with physical, cognitive, and communication impairments.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments and manage risks.
• Support timely hospital discharges and manage referrals.
• Liaise with external agencies and contribute to a strengths-based approach.

Skills

Post-qualifying experience in adults’ social care

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Time management skills

Solution-focused approach

Education

Qualified, SWE-registered Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker – Hospital Team

Salary: £38,976 - £52,767 / Year
Job type: Permanent
Location: Wandsworth, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)
Service: Adult Social Care – Hospital Team (Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit)

About the Role

A rare opportunity has become available for a Social Worker to join the Wandsworth Hospital Team, based within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital. This is a specialist setting supporting adults with complex physical, cognitive, and communication needs. In this role, you will deliver a high-quality hospital discharge service that promotes independence, well-being, and positive outcomes for residents and their carers.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete holistic assessments, manage risks, and make proportionate, evidence-based decisions.
• Support safe and timely hospital discharges, including complex arrangements and housing applications.
• Manage referrals, maintain patient flow, and act as a safeguarding enquiry officer.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team, attending weekly MDT meetings and Goal Planning sessions.
• Liaise effectively with external agencies and local authorities, including supporting patients from other boroughs.
• Contribute to a person-centred, strengths-based approach that empowers residents and families.

About You

You will be a qualified, SWE-registered Social Worker with:

• Strong post-qualifying experience within adults’ social care.
• Confidence working with individuals with physical, cognitive, and communication impairments.
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and commitment to high-quality practice.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory duties, and safeguarding practice.

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and regular supervision.
• Access to training and career development through the Adult Social Care Academy.
• A friendly, collaborative, and well-established hospital team.
• A chance to develop specialist skills within an integrated health setting.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on 02038546682 or [e-mail]