🏥 Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker - Leeds (£35/hr)
Are you an experienced and proactive Social Worker passionate about supporting adults through hospital discharge? Leeds City Council is seeking a dedicated Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker to join their fast-paced hospital team, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred transitions from hospital to home or care settings.
🔹 Role: Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker
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🔹 Location: Leeds
🔹 Rate: £35 per hour
🔹 Contract: Full-time | Temporary (initial 3-6 months, with potential extension)
🔹 Start Date: ASAP
🏥 About the Role:
You'll be based within the hospital discharge team, working closely with health professionals, care providers, families, and community partners. Your role is key in facilitating safe discharges, preventing delayed transfers of care, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time.
âś… Key Responsibilities:
Carry out Care Act assessments and Discharge to Assess (D2A) planning
Coordinate care packages, placements, or reablement services
Liaise with NHS staff, community services, and families to create safe discharge plans
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguard vulnerable adults
Maintain accurate and timely case records
🎓 What We're Looking For:
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Experience in hospital discharge, adult social care, or multi-agency work
In-depth knowledge of the Care Act, MCA, and safeguarding practices
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-moving environment
Strong assessment, coordination, and communication skills
đź’Ľ What's on Offer:
Competitive hourly rate of ÂŁ35
Supportive team culture and professional supervision
Hybrid working options may be considered
Opportunity to make a real impact at a crucial stage of care
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.
