Adult Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team - Hackney

Adult Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team - Hackney

Package

• £23.75 per hour
• Locum assignment from 9 November 2026 to 5 March 2027
• 2 positions available

Overview

We are recruiting two qualified Social Workers to join a Hospital Integrated Discharge Team within a local authority Adult Social Care service in Hackney. Working within a community mental health social work team, you will facilitate safe, timely and legally compliant hospital discharges, coordinating discharge planning from admission through to transition back into the community. You will act as a bridge between inpatient and community services, promoting continuity of care and reducing delayed transfers of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with inpatient wards, community mental health teams, health colleagues, housing services and external agencies
• Complete strengths based Care Act assessments and support plans in line with the wellbeing principles
• Contribute to Section 117 aftercare planning under the Mental Health Act 1983 where applicable
• Arrange appropriate care and support packages and ensure housing and social care needs are met prior to discharge
• Lead and contribute to safeguarding adult enquiries, assessing and managing risk and devising multi-agency safeguarding plans
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS and Best Interest processes where required
• Manage a caseload under the direction of a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner
• Maintain accurate, timely records on electronic case management systems
• Prepare reports for case conferences and legal proceedings, including the Court of Protection

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW
• Current Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS
• Experience of adult social work assessments under the Care Act 2014
• Good working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS
• Knowledge of the London Multi Agency Adult Safeguarding policy and Making Safeguarding Personal
• Experience of hospital discharge and working with adults with mental health needs is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Apply now

If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your up to date CV.