Social Worker - Integrated Discharge Team (Flexible LOCUM)

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Higher pay rates

Diverse experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Integrated Discharge Team in Medway, Kent. This locum, ongoing role offers flexible working arrangements with options for full-time or part-time hours, enabling a balanced schedule while delivering safe, timely hospital discharges.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, MCA assessments, and collaborate with NHS staff, carers, and voluntary sector partners to support discharge planning and risk management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning using a strengths-based, person-centred approach.
• Facilitate safe and timely discharges from acute and community hospitals in line with the Discharge to Assess model.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, therapists, community providers, carers, and voluntary sector organisations to achieve positive discharge outcomes.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments, make best interest decisions, and contribute to safeguarding enquiries as needed.
• Assess risks, balance individual choice with duty of care, and develop appropriate risk management plans.

Education

Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or an equivalent recognised qualification

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Integrated Discharge Team in Medway, Kent. This locum, ongoing role offers flexible working arrangements with options for full-time or part-time hours, enabling a balanced schedule while delivering safe, timely hospital discharges.

You will undertake Care Act assessments, MCA assessments, and collaborate with NHS staff, carers, and voluntary sector partners to support discharge planning and risk management.