Social Worker L3 Hospitals CA11 0757 Grade K

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Hospital Social Worker for a full-time role at Great Western Hospital. The position focuses on facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges, working closely with health colleagues. Competitive pay and a supportive team environment are offered, along with opportunities for professional development and bonuses for referrals.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Structured onboarding

Professional support

Sign-Up Bonus

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration required.
• Experience in hospital discharge or adult social care settings.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with NHS and community teams for discharge planning.
• Assess needs and coordinate support packages for customers.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to policies.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

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Social Worker L3 Hospitals CA11 0757 Grade K, Swindon

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Client:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Social Worker role at Great Western Hospital, Wiltshire:

• Job Title: Hospital Social Worker – In-Reach (Great Western Hospital)
• Location: Great Western Hospital, Wiltshire
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay Rate: £36.54 per hour LTD or 27.92 PAYE
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, on-site daily (no remote working)

About the Role: Wiltshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Hospital Social Worker to join our In-Reach Team based at Great Western Hospital (GWH). This is a full-time, high-impact role with a focus on facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges. There is no case holding required. Instead, your core responsibility will be to work closely with health colleagues to support customers who do not require a formal hospital admission, enabling them to return home safely with an appropriate package of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with NHS and community teams to support early discharge planning.
• Assess needs and coordinate timely support packages for customers ready to return home.
• Ensure decisions are person-centred and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Strong experience in hospital discharge or adult social care settings.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills under pressure.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of discharge to assess (D2A) models and relevant legislation (e.g., Care Act 2014).
• Experience in fast-paced hospital or health settings.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £36.54
• Supportive team environment within a well-structured local authority
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on hospital flow and patient outcomes
• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional support

How to Apply

Please email your updated CV or call Delanie on 01772 208964.

We are also offering both temporary and permanent roles and a referral bonus of up to £350 for each successful Qualified Social Worker (QSW) referral. The best part is there’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make!

Additional incentives include:

• Sign-Up Bonus: £150 for Qualified Social Workers who have never worked with us before after completing 4 weeks in a new post.
• “Find Your Own Job” Bonus: £150 for referring a job you found to us.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,
Delanie