Social Worker Integrated Discharge Team x2 posts (CDC)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous local government pension

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking Social Workers for the Integrated Discharge Team in the Home First Directorate. You will assess and review post-discharge care for people leaving hospital, working with carers and professionals to promote independence and timely discharge.

Two posts are available: one full-time and one 4 days per week, with weekend cover and a small weekend allowance. Training and support are provided within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and post-discharge planning.
• Ability to work with adults, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of discharge planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and reviews of post-discharge care.
• Work with carers to support, signpost and refer for assessment.
• Carry out safeguarding enquiries as needed.
• Provide 7-day service with occasional weekend work.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Social Worker Integrated Discharge Team.

The City of Doncaster Council has vacancies for one full-time and one 4 days per week Social Workers in the Integrated Discharge Team, Home First Directorate. The posts are in the Discharge Assessment and Review Team based at the civic office completing assessments and reviews of support arranged for people discharged from Doncaster Royal Infirmary, rehabilitation settings and the Positive Step social care assessment unit and people who have returned home with support.

The team works across all pathways with our focus being “Why not Home Why not today” completing post discharge conversations, taking a strengths-based approach, promoting independence and reducing and delaying needs where possible. Connecting the person to their community and care and support when longer term needs are identified, engaging with professionals in a timely way to get the outcomes that are right for the individual and rights of informal carers.

These posts include duty functions and safeguarding enquiries.

As part of the Integrated Discharge Team, we provide a 7-day service with occasional weekend work based in Doncaster Royal Infirmary to support progress of discharge assessments and plans and covering the emergency department. In acknowledgement of this, 0.5% additional allowance is applied to the positions and 2 non-working days are included in your work pattern for any weekend working. Currently this is around 1 weekend in every 7.

Applicants are welcomed from Social Workers with relevant experience of assessment under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Hospital Discharge policy 2020, GDPR, and awareness of safeguarding. A Home first focus is used to support timely discharge of adult patients from the acute hospital. Skills and knowledge in recording, report writing, strength-based approach to assessment, risk assessments and an aim of positive outcomes are required for this role. You will also work with carers to support, signpost and refer for assessment of their needs in accordance with the Care Act 2014.

This is a very fast paced environment working to short timeframes and requires an organised approach and ability to work with several patients and families concurrently.

As a valued member of the team, you will have access to peer support, 1:1 time and supervision from our Advanced Practitioners, the opportunity to support the development of the team and to work with our partners across Social Care, Health, Housing and Voluntary Services.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement


• Generous local government pension scheme


• Wellbeing support and staff networks


• Development and training opportunities


• Staff discounts and benefits schemes


• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 9th November 2026 and it is anticipated interviews will be held week commencing 23rd November 2026.

For further information or to discuss the vacancy please contact Louise Shore Team Leader, [e-mail] Vicky Whittingham, [e-mail] Gemma Wignall, [e-mail] or Frances Brabazon, [e-mail] Advanced Practitioners.

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.

Company: City Of Doncaster Council

Salary: Grade 8, £35,570 – £39,481 / Grade 9, £42,123 – £46,579 (pro-rata)

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Sector: Health and Social Care

Job Role: Social Worker