Senior Social Worker Hospital Discharge to Assess Community Team

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Additional Payments: 6.7% Flexibility Payment, Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 23 January 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history
• Qualification - Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Essential Car Documentation - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
  
  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker for the North Manchester Community Hospital Discharge To Assess Community team. The focus of the role is to achieve outstanding outcomes for all of our citizens requiring social work assessment and care planning following discharge from Acute bed.

This is a busy and focused team and the role holder should be a critical thinker, with the ability to manage risk and need, whilst maintaining flow through the system. HDTA north are a stable and fully staffed team and we are looking for a committed SSW to join our management team.

The successful Candidate should be skilled, experienced and have good working knowledge of Social Work procedures within Hospital Discharge to Assess.

They should have both formal and informal experience of supervising social workers and care assessors. Candidates should have the BIA or Practice Educator qualification, or be willing to work towards this.

They should be a competent user of Liquid Logic, have generally excellent IT skills across a range of systems.

We're the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our…