Skip to content
Lewisham Council Talent Pooling System

Adults Social Worker 2 yrs +

Lewisham Council

1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027
£21.21 per hour
University Hospital Lewisham, 1st Floor, London, SE136LH
Adult Social Worker
Communication skills
Legal Frameworks
Hospital Social Work
Holistic assessments
Anti-discriminatory practice

Role

Who You Are

We are seeking qualified and experienced Hospital social workers to join our dynamic hospital discharge team. You'll provide crucial support to patients, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred transitions of care.

What the job involves

This involves conducting holistic assessments, coordinating discharge plans, and advocating for adults with different degrees of vulnerability. The work requires confidence in legal frameworks such as the Care Act (2014) and Mental Capacity Act (2005), effective communication skills, and a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and person-centred hospital discharge.

Skills

  • Holistic assessment skills
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient advocacy
  • Knowledge of Care Act (2014)
  • Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
  • Effective communication
  • Anti-discriminatory practice
  • Person-centred approach
Apply

Refer a friend

Enter their email below to share this role with them