Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team Bristol City Council – Adult Services Location: Bristol Rate: £32 per hour Full-time | Contract Enhanced DBS Required Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about supporting people to leave hospital safely and with dignity? Join Bristol’s dynamic Hospital Discharge Team and play a vital role in enabling timely, person-centred discharges that promote independence and wellbeing. About the Role As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will work within fast-paced acute and community hospital settings, carrying out statutory duties and delivering high-quality, strengths-based interventions in line with adult social care legislation and best practice. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, ensuring safe and effective discharge planning while promoting independence, positive risk-taking, and self-directed support Key Responsibilities & Outcomes Carry out statutory duties within relevant legislative frameworks on behalf of Bristol City Council. Practice in accordance with Social Work England (SWE), the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for Adult Social Workers. Manage a workload appropriate to your level as an experienced social worker, balancing eligibility, risk, prioritisation, and available resources. Undertake strengths-based assessments to identify outcomes and determine personal budgets. Develop and review outcome-focused support plans that adapt to changing needs. Complete robust risk assessments, taking appropriate action where safety or liberty is at risk. Apply safeguarding adults procedures, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Care Act 2014 principles. Promote creative, cost-effective use of community assets, universal services, and technology-enabled care. Contribute to supervision and development of social care staff and students. Provide specialist input and promote best practice in areas such as: Mental Capacity Act 2005 Mental Health (Amendment) Act 2008 Care Act 2014 Safeguarding Adults procedures Ensure information sharing complies with Data Protection legislation, GDPR, and safeguarding protocols. Apply advanced knowledge of legislation, policy, and evidence-informed practice. Undertake additional specialist roles (e.g. AMHP, Best Interest Assessor, Practice Assessor), including rota participation and continued CPD where agreed. ✅ What We’re Looking For Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Significant post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care Strong working knowledge of hospital discharge pathways Confident decision-maker in complex risk and safeguarding situations Excellent assessment, analytical, and partnership-working skills Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice Why Join? Competitive £32 per hour rate Opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking local authority Meaningful work improving hospital flow and individual outcomes Professional development and specialist role opportunities If you’re ready to make a real impact in hospital discharge and adult social care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape better outcomes for Bristol’s residents. Email your Cv to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964