Senior Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Social Work
Salary: £46,206 – £55,992 per annum (PO4).
Employment: Permanent, Full time, 36‑hour week (including occasional pay‑enhanced weekend work).
Location: Civic Centre, Twickenham – Richmond & Wandsworth Adult Social Care & Public Health Department.
About The Role
This secondment offers experienced Social Workers a chance to progress within senior roles, working alongside Health colleagues to support safe and timely discharge of residents from multiple hospital sites.
The senior team is high‑performing, dedicated to integrated work and the delivery of person‑centred, cost‑effective care. The role includes leading, supervising and developing the team while maintaining professional standards and embedding Adult Social Care values.
Responsibilities
* Provide professional leadership, including supervision of practitioners, allocation of work, duty and referral triage, and deputising for the Assistant Service Manager.
* Maintain oversight of safeguarding concerns, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Assessments and related legislation, whilst applying Social Work England requirements.
* Authorise support plans and funding, ensuring robust budget scrutiny and value for money.
* Quality‑assure practice through case audits, safeguarding review oversight and continuous improvement of service delivery.
* Work in partnership with health and community colleagues to support timely hospital discharge and overall service development.
* Lead and contribute to projects and professional development initiatives, promoting best practice across the team.
* Manage duty, formal supervision, coordination of referrals, clear decision making, budget management and attend hospital discharge planning meetings.
* Act as a safeguarding adults manager (SAM) or be willing to train for the role.
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Holding a ‘can‑do’ attitude with a positive, motivational approach to the team.
* Demonstrated ability to secure best value for money and effective outcomes.
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidance and frameworks.
* Experience in safeguarding adults and applying a strength‑based approach.
* Excellent communication, time‑management and organisational skills.
* Strong collaborative mindset, valuing partnership working and inter‑professional teams.
Benefits
40 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences. We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants to request reasonable adjustments. All staff and volunteers share a commitment to safeguarding and supporting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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