Hospital Social Worker
RT Social Care
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Salary
£30.00 to £33.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
27 days leftJob description
Are you a qualified Social Worker with experience working within a hospital or healthcare setting?
We are currently looking for an experienced and compassionate Hospital Social Worker to join a dedicated team supporting patients and their families during what can often be a challenging time.
As a Hospital Social Worker, you will work closely with patients, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to assess needs, provide support and help ensure patients receive the appropriate care and services following discharge.
- Completing social care assessments and reviews.
- Supporting patients with discharge planning and transition from hospital into appropriate care settings.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and other professionals.
- Assessing safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action where required.
- Supporting patients and families with complex social and emotional needs.
- Liaising with local authorities, care providers and other external agencies.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policies and safeguarding procedures.
- Holds a recognised Social Work qualification and is registered with Social Work England.
- Has experience working within a hospital, NHS, community or adult social care environment.
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, assessment and care planning.
- Is confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Can manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Is compassionate, professional and committed to achieving positive outcomes for patients.
If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a hospital setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact our team for more information.
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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