Social Worker – Rhondda Cynon Taff – Hospital Discharge

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a qualified Social Worker to join a supportive team at the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. This role focuses on the Adults’ Hospital Discharge team, where you will play a crucial part in ensuring safe discharges in collaboration with health and social care colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the hospital discharge process, the NHS Continuing Health Care framework, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. With a competitive pay rate and the chance to work in a hybrid setting, this position offers a fulfilling career path in social work. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Hybrid working available

Supportive team

Long term contracts

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Exclusive social work training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant with social work knowledge

Wide selection of social work positions

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Must have SCW registration and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Valid UK driving license and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals, families, and carers in line with social services principles.
• Contribute to high-quality integrated working practices for hospital discharges.

Skills

Understanding of hospital discharge process

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of NHS Continuing Health Care framework

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Supportive communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE completion or equivalent experience

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13.04.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Qualified social worker
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Rate: £38 per hour

An exciting opportunity has recently become available for a qualified Social Worker at the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. They are looking for a new member to join the Adults’ Hospital Discharge team, offering a pay rate of £38 per hour.

What will your responsibilities be?

Understanding of the hospital discharge process and working within a multi-disciplinary setting, as well as an understanding of the NHS Continuing Health Care framework in Wales, and the principles and legislative framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. More importantly, you should be positive, enthusiastic and a supportive Social Worker who can work with individuals, families and carers in line with the duties and principles of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and contribute to the development of high quality integrated working practices to ensure citizens are discharged safely from hospital in partnership with our colleagues across Health and Social Care.

Benefits of the role:

• Hybrid working available
• Supportive team
• Long term contracts

Qualifications and Experiences:

Candidates must have SCW registration and be eligible to work in the UK. They should have completed ASYE or possess equivalent demonstrable experience in a statutory social work setting. Additionally, candidates must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car, with exceptions potentially applicable under the Equality Act. A degree level or equivalent in Social Work is also required.

How to apply?

If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact 0345 241 9590.

Additional Benefits:

• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *