Hospital & Intermediate Care Social Workers

Hospital & Intermediate Care Social Workers (2x Posts)

• Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester

• Authority: Salford City Council

• Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (100% Office/Hospital-Based)

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker skilled in acute hospital discharges, intermediate care planning, and multi-agency discharge coordination?

Salford City Council is urgently recruiting two Experienced Social Workers to join their fast-paced Hospital Services & Intermediate Care Team based on site at Salford Royal Hospital. Offering £35.00 per hour, these roles are crucial to driving safe, timely discharges and supporting rehabilitation and recovery outcomes across Salford.

About the Role & Service Area:

Based directly within the hospital environment, you will work collaboratively alongside multidisciplinary health colleagues, ward staff, occupational therapists, and community reablement teams. Your primary focus will be delivering rapid, person-centred social work assessments, managing complex discharge pathways, and facilitating intermediate care packages to prevent unnecessary hospital stays and support safe community transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hospital & Intermediate Care Assessments: Undertake statutory Care Act 2014 assessments and discharge evaluations for patients across acute wards and intermediate care settings.

• Multidisciplinary Discharge Planning: Work alongside NHS consultants, nursing staff, and therapy teams to establish safe, timely discharge and reablement plans.

• Safeguarding & MCA: Complete Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessments, Best Interest decisions, and manage adult safeguarding enquiries within an acute context.

• Streamlined Working: Work a structured 08:00 - 16:00, Monday to Friday schedule to align directly with acute discharge workflows.

What We Are Looking For:

• Professional Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience in an acute hospital, intermediate care, reablement, or rapid-response Adult Social Care setting.

• Knowledge: Expert understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Hospital Discharge guidance.

• On-Site Availability: Ability to work on-site at Salford Royal Hospital (100% office/hospital-based).

Why Apply?

• Competitive Pay: £35.00 per hour.

• Consistent Hours: Fixed daytime schedule (Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00) offering predictable working hours.

• Key Regional Site: Work within one of the region's leading university teaching hospitals.

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experience

Adults

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work