Location
St. Thomas’ Hospital, SE1 7EH, London

Hours
Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Southwark Council, the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes and serving a diverse, growing population. This exciting role is within the Transfer of Care (TOC) Service, based at St. Thomas’ Hospital, where you will support adults with care and support needs to achieve safe and timely discharges from hospital and rehabilitation settings. Working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, you will promote independence, well-being, and person-centred care. Your role will involve coordinating seamless transitions from acute hospital care to community or ongoing care settings, collaborating closely with colleagues in Health, Housing, and the voluntary sector. You will support adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia, and complex health needs to regain independence and live fulfilling lives. Southwark Council is committed to tackling inequalities and fostering a just and fair borough, underpinned by the Southwark Stands Together initiative. You will be part of a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values excellence and makes a real difference to residents’ lives. Benefits include flexible working, home working, a local government pension scheme, and access to extensive training and development opportunities.

Experience
Registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult social care and/or health services. Experience in strengths-based assessments and care planning. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and social care legislation, including the Care Act and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and manage complex cases.

About you
Ability to think critically and remain calm under pressure. Commitment to a person-centred approach and equality, diversity, and inclusive practice. Confident in balancing competing priorities and supporting team members to uphold professional standards.

Qualifications
Registered Social Worker status is essential. Enhanced DBS clearance for Adults and Children (Barred) is required.