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Social workers – hospital/d2a team

Wolverhampton (West Midlands)
Temporary
Liquid Personnel
Social worker
Posted: 5h ago
Offer description

Job Title: Social Workers – Hospital/D2A Team
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour

About the Role:

Liquid Personnel is seeking an Adult Hospital/Duty Social Worker for our client in Wolverhampton. In this role, you will be part of a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team supporting adults at key transition points in their care journey. Based within hospital settings or operating as part of the duty team, your responsibilities will include facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges, safeguarding, and promoting independence through strengths-based interventions. You will collaborate closely with National Health Service (NHS) professionals, care providers, and community partners to ensure appropriate support is in place – while upholding the principles of the Care Act 2014, personalisation and reablement.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will

1. Complete Care Act assessments to determine eligible care and support needs for patients ready for discharge.
2. Develop and implement strengths-based support plans in collaboration with the individual, their family, and professionals.
3. Work effectively within a multi-agency team including hospital discharge coordinators, nurses, OTs, and physiotherapists.
4. Undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 where appropriate, ensuring adult protection procedures are followed.
5. Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments, and contribute to best interest decisions when capacity is in question.
6. Support timely discharge planning, ensuring that delayed transfers of care are minimised.
7. Respond to urgent or unplanned referrals via the duty system, triaging and prioritising cases based on presenting risk.
8. Promote the use of community-based resources, reablement, and preventative services to avoid unnecessary readmission.
9. Maintain high-quality, accurate, and timely case records using systems such as Mosaic.
10. Contribute to regular reviews and reassessments to ensure that support remains proportionate and effective.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have,

11. Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
12. Registration: Must be registered withSocial Work England.
13. Experience: Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.
14. Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding procedures.
15. Skills: Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary setting.
16. Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community visits.

Why Liquid Personnel?

17. Free DBS and compliance service
18. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
19. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
20. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
21. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
22. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
23. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
24. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

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