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 health and social care partners to coordinate effective support plans.
Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of all service users.
Work flexibly across hospital and community settings as service demands evolve.About You You’ll be a qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England), ideally with experience in hospital discharge, community, or integrated care settings. You’ll have strong assessment and communication skills, with a commitment to collaborative working and person-centred practice.
Why Join Us
Competitive salary up to £45,829
£3,000 retention payment paid over 12 months (reviewed annually)
Supportive team culture with regular supervision and peer support
Opportunities for continuous professional development
Hybrid working arrangements and flexible hoursJoin a team making a real impact in Medway – where your expertise will help shape effective discharge pathways and improve outcomes for adults in need of care and support.
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or (url removed)