Social Worker – Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team Salary: £38,476 - £45,829 per annum + £3,000 retention payment (paid in 12 monthly instalments, reviewed annually) Location: Medway Contract: Permanent | Full-Time Medway Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Team within Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment that values professional growth and collaborative working. About the Role As a key member of our integrated discharge team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring timely and safe hospital discharges. You’ll work across acute and community settings – including Medway Hospital, out-of-area hospitals, step-down beds, and service users’ own homes – supporting people through their discharge and recovery journey. This role also includes supporting the Emergency Department, working closely with health professionals to enable efficient transitions of care. You’ll adopt a strengths-based, person-centred approach, ensuring all interventions promote independence and achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Carry out assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act. Facilitate safe, timely discharges from hospital settings through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model. Collaborate with he...