Job Title: Social Worker (Adults) – Home First Team
Location: Dorchester
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Temp to Perm Opportunity)
Working Pattern: Hybrid/Remote
🏢 About the Role:
Prowiden Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Home First Team based in Dorchester. This team plays a vital role in supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital to home or community-based settings, adopting a Discharge to Assess model.
This is a hybrid role with remote working options and weekly duty office attendance. You will need to travel to various acute and community hospitals across Dorset.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
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Lead on complex hospital discharges and facilitate timely transition of care
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Complete strength-based social care assessments under the Care Act 2014
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Manage risk effectively, conducting robust assessments and escalating where necessary
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Develop and review personalised care and support plans
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Coordinate with NHS teams, discharge coordinators, reablement, and voluntary sector organisations
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Undertake safeguarding investigations in line with Dorset Council policy
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Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and carry out Best Interest decisions when required
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Prioritise caseloads and support with duty work on a rotational basis
✅ Requirements:
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Social Work degree or equivalent
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Registered with Social Work England
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Experience working in hospital discharge/adults’ social care
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Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children) – can be processed for successful candidates
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Ability to travel to sites across Dorset
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Right to work in the UK