Hospital Discharge Social Worker

Location: Sunderland (Integrated Health & Social Care Services)

Pay Rate: £37.76 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours per week), Initial 3-6 month contract with strong likelihood of extension

Working Model: Hybrid / On-site (Hospital-based with community visits)

An experienced, dedicated Qualified Social Worker is required to join a high-performing Hospital Discharge Team based in Sunderland. Operating within a fast-paced statutory environment, you will work collaboratively across health and social care pathways to facilitate safe, timely, and person-centered discharges for adults with complex care needs.

This role plays a vital part in managing bed flow, preventing unnecessary delays, and ensuring individuals receive the right ongoing care-whether returning home with support packages or transitioning into short-term reablement and residential settings.

Conduct statutory care and support assessments under the Care Act 2014, adhering to the local Discharge to Assess pathways.

Complete Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decision-making processes where appropriate.

Support Continuing Healthcare (CHC) screening and joint assessment processes.

Lead on adult safeguarding enquiries arising within hospital settings, adhering to local threshold guidelines.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including NHS consultants, occupational therapists, ward nurses, and community care providers.

Manage complex caseloads and maintain accurate, timely electronic records in line with local authority compliance standards.

Qualification: Professional degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, DipSW, or CQSW).

Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care, preferably within a hospital, rapid response, or intermediate care environment.

Knowledge: Expert understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and Adult Safeguarding frameworks.

Transport: Full UK driving license and access to a reliable vehicle for community visits.

Highly competitive umbrella pay rate of £37.76/hr.

Continuous supervision, multidisciplinary team support, and clear ongoing work.

Streamlined onboarding process with immediate start dates available.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.