Hospital Discharge Social Workers – Bristol City Council

3 Vacancies | Full-Time | Contract Until End of February

Hoop Social Work is currently recruiting three experienced Social Workers to join Bristol City Council's Hospital Discharge Services.

There are opportunities within both the Acute Hospital Discharge Team and the Community Hospital Discharge Service.

The Roles

1 x Acute Hospital Discharge Social Worker

This is a hospital-based position, with an expectation of working four days per week in the hospital and one day from home.

Working alongside ward staff, hospital multidisciplinary teams and community services, you will support safe and timely hospital discharges.

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing Care Act assessments.

• Undertaking mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.

• Completing safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.

• Planning and coordinating hospital discharges.

• Working with individuals, families and professionals to ensure appropriate care and support is in place.

2 x Community Hospital Discharge Social Workers

These are community-based positions within Bristol's Community Hospital Discharge Service, with an expectation of working two days per week in the office.

You will support individuals who have been discharged from acute hospitals through Pathways 1, 2 and 3, assessing longer-term care and support needs and coordinating appropriate arrangements.

Responsibilities will include:

• Completing Care Act assessments.

• Undertaking mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.

• Completing safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.

• Working with individuals, families, care providers and multidisciplinary teams.

• Coordinating care arrangements and supporting people to return home where possible or move into suitable longer-term accommodation.

To Apply, You Will Need:

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker.

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England or Social Care Wales.

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be happy to apply for one.

• Three years of referencing history.

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Register with Hoop Social Work?

• Over 20 years' experience in the social work market.

• A specialist agency supplying Local Authorities across South and West Wales, as well as clients across South West England.

• Exclusive roles and early access to new opportunities.

• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options to suit your preference.

• Twice-weekly payroll.

• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed.

• £200 referral voucher for every successful friend or colleague you introduce.

• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts.

• Dedicated DBS and compliance support to make the registration process as straightforward as possible.

Interested?

For an informal and confidential chat, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519.

Please note: Due to the nature of these positions, we can only consider applicants who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England or Social Care Wales. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available, so please only apply if you meet these requirements.