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Location: Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5
Team: Transfer of Care - South (Older Adults & Physical Disabilities)
Rate: 32 per hour (umbrella)
Hours: Full-time (
Duration: Ongoing
Registration: MUST be Social Work England registered
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join Southwark's Transfer of Care Team (TOC South), based at Kings College Hospital, to support safe, timely and person-centred discharges for adults with complex needs.
Working within Adult Social Care (Older Adults & Physical Disabilities), this is a hospital-based role where you will carry out complex discharge planning, including Mental Capacity Assessments, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high-quality, strengths-based social work under Southwark's practice framework
Lead complex casework, including safeguarding and risk management
Undertake timely assessments of need and capacity (including MCA) on the hospital wards
Coordinate safe and sustainable discharge plans with NHS, therapy teams, care providers, and families
Support and mentor less experienced team members and students
Engage in collaborative, multidisciplinary discharge planning meetings
Work Pattern:
This is not a remote post due to the need for ward-based assessments and in-person discharge planning.
3-4 days/week required on-site (Jenni Lee House, SE5 - walking distance from Kings College Hospital)
1 day/week working from home for administrative tasks is usually acceptable
Requirements:
Social Work England registration (essential)
Experience in hospital discharge/TOC or similar adult social care teams
Sound understanding of MCA, safeguarding, and the discharge process
Ability to manage complex caseloads and work collaboratively with multi-agency teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why Join Us?
Competitive hourly rate
Supportive and experienced team environment
High-impact role within a well-resourced discharge team
Opportunity to make a real difference during challenging winter pressures
Apply Now!
If youre an experienced adult social worker ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced hospital discharge team, apply today and help deliver excellent care and safe transitions for vulnerable adults.
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