Adult Social Worker - Hospital & Discharge Team
Derbyshire County Council
Up to £23.66 per hour
Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their hospital-based team in Chesterfield. This role is ideal for a practitioner with hospital experience who understands the Discharge to Assess (D2A) process and can manage complex adult cases effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Fast-Paced Hospital Assessment: Conducting assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharges.
Complex Casework: Managing a caseload of adults with complex needs across health and social care settings.
Discharge Planning: Coordinating the Discharge to Assess process in collaboration with hospital and community teams.
MCA & Safeguarding: Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments, leading safeguarding enquiries, and implementing risk management plans.
Care Planning: Developing person-centred support plans and arranging appropriate services for individuals returning to the community.
Working Pattern
Office Presence: Full-time on-site Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Requirements
Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)
Substantial hospital-based social work experience
Strong understanding of the Discharge to Assess model
Experience with complex case management, MCA, and safeguarding work
Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills
Why Join Derbyshire?
Impactful Work: Play a key role in helping adults safely transition from hospital to home.
Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative hospital setting.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth, training, and specialisation in hospital social work.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable working hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5) in a stable on-site role.
Rewarding Experience: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families within your community.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive hospital team, managing complex adult cases, and contributing to safe discharge processes.
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