Social Worker

Could you be the vital link helping people transition safely from hospital back into the community?

Are you ready to use your social work expertise to make a meaningful difference when it truly matters?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

Join Our Transfer of Care (TOC) Service

We are seeking two experienced and passionate Social Workers to join our Transfer of Care (TOC) Service, supporting adults with care and support needs to achieve safe, timely, and effective hospital discharges.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, helping adults move smoothly from hospital or rehabilitation settings back into the community or onward care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting safe and timely discharges from acute hospitals and rehab settings
• Promoting independence, wellbeing, and person-centred outcomes
• Undertaking strengths-based assessments and care planning
• Managing complex cases involving physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia, and complex health needs
• Working collaboratively with health professionals, housing services, and voluntary sector partners

About You:

You will be a registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult social care and/or health services. You are calm under pressure, reflective in your practice, and committed to person-centred care.

You will bring:

• An excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and best practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of adult social care legislation, including the Care Act and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways
• Experience of strengths-based assessments and outcome-focused care planning
• Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams
• The ability to manage complex cases and competing priorities
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice
• Professional curiosity and dedication to maintaining high standards of social work practice
  
  

This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced - Adults and Children (Barred) level.

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

About the Team:

The Transfer of Care Service is a high-performing, supportive, and collaborative team focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for adults at a critical point in their lives.

You can expect:

• A strong team culture built on shared learning and mutual support
• Close partnership working across health, housing, and voluntary sectors
• Opportunities for professional development, learning, and career progression

• Leadership that values reflective practice, innovation, and staff wellbeing

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tony Burroughs via email at tony.burroughs@southwark.gov.uk

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Additional Information:

• Must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Hours of work, 36 hours per week Monday - Friday
• X 2 permanent positions
• X 1 post is based at St Thomas’ Hospital
• X 1 post is based at King’s College Hospital

Recruitment Timeline:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 14th June 2026.

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 17th June 2026.

Interview date: Wednesday 24th June 2026.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to complete an assessment.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

About Southwark:

We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises, and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

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• Job Description and Person Specification - Social Worker - Transfer of Care