Locum Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team, London

JOB-20240819-db742659

Locum Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

Specialism / Department:Adults Social Care - Hospital Discharge
Location:Greenwich, UK
Salary / Pay Rate:£32 per hour
Contract Type:Locum / Ongoing
Working Pattern:Part-Time / Full-Time
Role Overview

An excellent locum opportunity is available for an experienced Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Greenwich. This role offers both part-time and full-time options, making it ideal for practitioners seeking flexibility alongside impactful frontline work.

You will play a vital role in theDischarge to Assess (D2A)process by coordinating safe, timely discharges, completing Care Act and Mental Capacity assessments, and developing strengths-based support plans for adults moving from hospital into community settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure discharge arrangements across pathways 1, 2, and 3 are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with statutory duties.
Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Working:Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive Hourly Pay:£32 per hour, paid for every hour of practice.
• Collaborative MDT Environment:Work alongside health, therapy, and reablement professionals.
• Professional Development:Access to training, workshops, and reflective practice.
• Supportive Team Culture:Join a friendly, innovative, and forward-thinking service.

Key Responsibilities / What You Will Do

• Facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges using the D2A model and local policy.
• CompleteCare Act assessmentsandMental Capacity Act (MCA)assessments, including Best Interest decisions.
• Develop personalised, strengths-based discharge and care plans.
• Coordinate community services, short-term reablement, or placement pathways.
• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues, patients, carers, and families.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act in accordance with statutory procedures.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely case notes while managing a busy caseload.

Requirements / Candidate Criteria
Essential

• Qualified Social Worker withSocial Work Englandregistration.
• Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or adult social care.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • D2A pathways
  • Safeguarding Adults procedures
• Ability to work independently and within MDT environments.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and care-planning skills.

Desirable

• Experience within a London borough hospital discharge team.
• Familiarity with local Greenwich pathways and community resources.

Why Greenwich

Greenwich offers an exceptional blend of historical landmarks, riverside views, green open spaces, and a lively community atmosphere. With attractions like Greenwich Park, the Cutty Sark, and its vibrant markets, the area provides a unique mix of heritage and modern living. Excellent transport links make it easy to explore the rest of London, while the local community offers warmth, creativity, and plenty of amenities - making it an inspiring place to work and live.
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