Join Our Team: Adult Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Newcastle City Council - Adult Social Care Are you a dedicated and experienced Adult Social Worker passionate about supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and effective discharges from hospital? This is a rewarding and fast-paced role where you will be at the forefront of enabling adults to return to their communities with the right support, promoting their independence, well being, and ensuring a "Home First" approach wherever possible. You will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment, liaising closely with health colleagues, individuals, their families, and carers to deliver person-centred outcomes. About the Role: As an Adult Social Worker in our Hospital Discharge Team, your key responsibilities will include: Proactively managing and coordinating the discharge process for adults with diverse and complex needs, including those requiring intermediate care or reablement services. Conducting comprehensive, person-centred assessments of care and support needs, including undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where appropriate, to inform robust discharge planning Working collaboratively with individuals, their families, and multi-disciplinary partners to create, implement, and review effective, strengths-based discharge and support plans that promote independence and choice. Actively exploring and implementi...