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Qualified Social Worker - Hospital

  • PPR Social Care
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Sep 22, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Qualified Social Worker - Adults Hospital Discharge Location: West Yorkshire Pay Rate: £35 per hour Contract Type: Locum (Flexible Agency Role)Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker with a background in hospital discharge? Would you like to join a supportive and forward-thinking team where your expertise directly impacts patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing? We're working with a local authority in West Yorkshire seeking skilled Qualified Social Workers to join their Hospital Discharge and Home First Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support people transitioning from hospital to home, while working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.Take the next step in your social work career while making a real difference to those recovering from hospital care. ? About the RoleAs part of the Hospital Discharge Team, you'll help facilitate timely, safe discharges from acute settings - ensuring the right care and support is in place from day one.You will:
  • Manage a caseload of adults with complex needs
  • Carry out strengths-based assessments and create tailored care and support plans
  • Deliver statutory responsibilities, including Care Act assessments, reviews, and safeguarding interventions
  • Work closely with health professionals, therapy teams, discharge coordinators, and care providers
  • Prioritise early intervention, recovery, and independence
  • Participate in a duty rota (1 week in every 4)
This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact at a critical point in service users' lives, while also enjoying a collaborative team environment and regular professional supervision. About YouTo be successful in this role, you'll need: A recognised Social Work qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW) Registration with Social Work England Hospital discharge experience or equivalent acute-based adult services background In-depth understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks Experience of managing a complex caseload and working under pressure Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills A commitment to person-centred, rights-based practice What You'll Get with PertempsWe're not just another agency - we're your career partner.With Pertemps Social Care, you'll benefit from: A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles A fast and hassle-free online registration process Ongoing compliance and admin support Prompt and reliable weekly payroll Access to generous referral bonuses - earn £250 for every successful recommendation! Easily Commutable From: Leeds Bradford Wakefield Huddersfield Halifax York Doncaster Sheffield Manchester Rochdale Oldham Bury Bolton Preston and surrounding areas across West Yorkshire and the North West Refer & Earn - Not looking right now? Refer a colleague or friend and receive £250 per successful placement. There's no cap - the more you refer, the more you earn! Apply today, or contact us for more information.
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