Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates
Merseyside, North West England
Salary
£0 to £72,800
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
A full‑time hospital social worker in Merseyside. You’ll assess patients, manage risk and create discharge care plans. The role is fast‑paced and independent. It suits someone with a social work qualification and at least two years’ experience.
What you'll need
- Social work qualification (degree or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience
- Ability to assess risk and make safe‑discharge decisions
- Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 for care planning
- Good communication and teamwork skills
How to boost your chances
- Highlight any discharge planning work on your CV
- Give examples of risk assessments you’ve carried out in interviews
- Mention familiarity with the Care Act 2014 in your cover letter
- Get references from recent supervisors who can speak to your independence
- Research the hospital’s discharge procedures to show informed interest
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Job description
We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of practitioners. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years of post qualified experience About the team The fast-paced team works to independently undertake cases to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner. In this role, assessing risk factors will be important to then follow and create care plans/ packages (Care act 2014) for the patients to be discharged, and making sure this is done a…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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