Social Worker - HDT Team

Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team

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)

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 wh...