Job summary Hospital Discharge Team Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of social work? We're seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team, focusing on innovative front-door hospital approaches for swift discharge pathways. Positioned in three acute hospitals, our teams provide crucial advice, assessments, and discharge planning, ensuring safe and timely transfers of care through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach. As a key team member, you'll conduct complex assessments, serve as an Investigating Officer in safeguarding cases, and apply expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Care Act 2014. Main duties of the job Bring at least 2 years of post-qualifying experience and Social Work England registration, confidently offering peer supervision and support to fellow social workers and customer coordinators. Your commitment, coupled with first-class knowledge of relevant legislation, will drive the positive change we aim to achieve. Ready to make a real impact? Join us in making a positive difference in people's lives and discover a truly challenging and rewarding role in our beautiful county. About us The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £41,523 to £43,512 a year £41,523 - £43,512 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number F0041-25-00143075 Job locations County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Job description Job responsibilities The overall responsibilities of the service/function are: Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. Please see the job description for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The overall responsibilities of the service/function are: Operational Adult Services are structured into specialist teams in order to improve the delivery of person centred outcomes for our customers and to evidence this through performance and set standards. Please see the job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development. Please see the job description for full details. Desirable Please see the job description for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Social Worker with evidence of post qualifying learning and development. Please see the job description for full details. Desirable Please see the job description for full details. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wiltshire Council Address County Hall Bythesea Rd Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN Employer's website http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)