Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

About the role:

The Adult Hospital Social Worker role is based at Southport Hospital within the Hospital Discharge Team and plays a vital part in supporting adults to achieve timely, safe, and person‑centred discharges from the acute hospital setting. The post holder works in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment, undertaking strengths‑based assessments, care and support planning, and safeguarding activity in line with the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

The role focuses on promoting independence, reducing delayed discharges, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time, whether through short‑term reablement, community‑based services, or longer‑term care arrangements.

Reporting and Team Structure

The post holder reports directly to the Team Manager and Lead Practitioners and is an integral member of the council’s hospital social work service at Southport Hospital. The role involves close partnership working with NHS colleagues, patients, families, and wider community and commissioned services to support effective decision‑making and positive outcomes.

Contribution to the Service and Wider Council Objectives

This role makes a significant contribution to the effective running of hospital discharge arrangements at Southport Hospital and supports the council’s wider objectives by:

• Promoting timely discharge and system flow
• Supporting independence and preventative approaches
• Delivering strengths‑based, person‑centred social work practice
• Safeguarding adults and managing risk proportionately
• Ensuring statutory duties and professional standards are met

By enabling safe and well‑planned discharges and supporting adults to return home or move to appropriate onward care, the Adult Hospital Social Worker helps improve outcomes for residents, supports partnership working with health colleagues, and ensures the effective use of public resources.

Closing Date - Friday 29th May

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.