Adult Social Worker

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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