Job Title: Social Worker – Hospital TeamLocation: Redbridge
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its client’s Hospital Team in Redbridge. The role focuses on supporting safe, timely, and person-centred hospital discharges for adults with care and support needs. It involves working closely with health professionals, patients, families, and community services to assess needs, plan support, and ensure continuity of care from hospital to home or other settings..
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Undertake assessments in accordance with the Care Act 2014 for individuals in hospital settings
2. Develop and implement discharge plans that promote independence, safety, and wellbeing
3. Collaborate with NHS colleagues, discharge coordinators, and community teams to ensure timely discharges
4. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties
5. Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to best interest decisions
6. Liaise with families, carers, and advocates to support person-centred planning
7. Maintain accurate and timely records using electronic case management systems
8. Provide advice and guidance on social care pathways, funding options, and community resources
9. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and discharge planning forums
10. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
Benefits:
11. Make a Difference: Help change the lives of adults
12. Great Team: Work with a supportive and collaborative crew.
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
13. Social Work England registration
14. Eligible to work in the UK
15. Hold a full UK driving licence
16. Post-qualified experience
17. Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
Why Liquid Personnel?
18. Free DBS and compliance service
19. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
20. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
21. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
22. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
23. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
24. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
25. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *