Location
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£46,968 per annum

About the Role
Are you a high-performing Adults’ Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that values professional development and supports innovation in practice. We are currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Immediate Response Service, Hospital Team, where you will play a vital role in supporting adults with their discharge from hospital.

As a Social Worker, you will:
- Work collaboratively with Hospital Trusts and wider partners.
- Undertake strength-based assessments to support safe and effective hospital discharge.
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, care providers, and families to develop personalised care plans.
- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Section 117 reviews, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and Best Interest decisions.
- Respond to safeguarding referrals, conduct risk assessments, and implement protection plans.
- Promote independence and least restrictive options in line with the Care Act 2014.

Why Join Us
Become part of a highly rated Adult Social Work service and play a key role in improving lives across Hillingdon. Career progression, Practice Educator roles, including Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training, and development opportunities are available, with a clear pathway for growth. You’ll contribute to delivering essential services and support vulnerable adults in their transition to independence. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We offer a wide range of benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development including:
- Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
- Generous holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
- Access to Hillingdon Sports & Leisure discounts.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing, and additional pension contributions.
- Cycle to Work scheme with bicycle parking, lockers, and showers.
- Local Government Pension Scheme and Credit Union membership.
- Vivup Benefits offering various discounts.
- Mental health support and counselling services with 24-hour confidential advice.
- Travel support including season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade union membership options supported by the Council.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and strive to ensure our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias. Reasonable adjustments are provided for applicants with disabilities. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected and able to contribute meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and choose to opt in. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment screening including Enhanced DBS Check, Qualifications Check, Professional Registration Check, and 5 years of referencing. Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Due to high application volumes, early application is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Experience
- Proven experience delivering statutory duties including Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding adults.
- Experience in hospital discharge, adult safeguarding, or urgent response services.

About You
- Holds Social Work England registration.
- Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster collaborative working across agencies.
- Motivated, resilient, and ready to take on a social worker role within the team.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Human Rights Act.
- Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Qualifications
- Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
- Relevant professional qualifications required to practice as a Social Worker.