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Matrix Talent Pooling System
Dates
23rd November 2026 - 15th February 2027
£24.06 per hour
Location
222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR
Skills
Case Management,
Communication,
Social Work,
Decision-making,
Adult Social Worker,
Hospital Discharge
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ASW - Social Worker

London Borough of Islington

Who You Are

You are a registered Social Worker specialising in hospital discharge planning, with a strong understanding of relevant laws and compliance demands including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998. An experienced professional, you have worked within adult social care, hospital social work or hospital discharge practice, and have a solid understanding of care planning, safeguarding, mental capacity, and risk management. Your effective communication skills allow you to foster meaningful relationships with patients, ward staff, and multidisciplinary professionals. You can acclimate quickly to various hospital settings, manage competing priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.

What the job involves

As a Locum Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred social work service to adults and their families within an acute hospital discharge setting. Working across designated hospital sites, you will liaise with ward teams, health services, and community partners to carry out assessments, plan care and support, manage risks, and arrange post-discharge support. You will consistently prioritize patient welfare, independence, and choice, ensuring all practice complies with law and professional standards. Your duties also include maintaining accurate case records, providing expert social work advice, promoting inclusive practice, and contributing to service improvement initiatives.

Skills

  • Sound professional judgment and decision-making skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities
  • Ability to maintain a consistent on-site hospital presence
  • Capacity to manage multiple hospital discharge priorities
  • Proficiency with digital tools and electronic case-recording systems
  • Understanding of legislation, safeguarding and risk factors in discharge planning
  • Experience with multidisciplinary working in a complex hospital environment
  • Commitment to personalisation, patient rights, and anti-discriminatory practice
  • Willingness to travel between designated hospital sites and work locations as needed
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