Hospital Discharge to assess- Adult Social Worker

Job Opportunity: Adult Social Worker - Discharge to Assess Team

Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join our Discharge to Assess Team in Cumbria. As a crucial member of this team, you will play a primary role in preventing or delaying admissions into formal support services, ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate care in alignment with the Care Act and Continuing Health Care guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Utilise expertise in discharge to assess processes to facilitate safe and timely discharges from acute and community hospitals.
• Work collaboratively across the health and social care system and with third sector and voluntary groups to enhance prevention interventions.
• Conduct short-term interventions and assessments using a strengths-based approach to ensure individuals are safe and supported.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in discharge to assess, care act, and continuing health care.
• Social work England registered
• DBS on Update service.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to promoting the well-being and independence of individuals.

Work Arrangement: The ideal candidate will be based preferably for four days a week in the hospital and one day from home. However, for the right candidate, we can consider a minimum of three days based in the hospital and two days working from home.

Location Considerations: Candidates must live close to Barrow in Furness or willing to travel, as accommodation cannot be provided.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Application Process: To apply, please contact Lara Wilson on or email

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.