Senior Social Worker Adult Hospital Discharge

Flexible / Hybrid Working | Competitive Rate | Compressed Hours Available

This opportunity offers genuine flexibility, including the option to work from home up to two days per week, allowing you to maintain a healthy work–life balance and manage your commitments effectively.

Leaders in Care also provide an exclusive loyalty bonus
, recognising the dedication and impact of experienced social workers and ensuring you feel valued for the vital work you do.

Having partnered with this local authority for a considerable time, we can confidently say they prioritise retaining high-quality practitioners. This creates a level of stability that is not always found in agency roles, particularly at senior level.

You will join a well-established, supportive, and highly experienced hospital discharge team, working collaboratively to deliver high standards of practice. The environment is professional, inclusive, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for service users.

• Lead on the safe, timely, and effective discharge of patients from hospital settings
• Provide senior-level oversight and guidance on complex cases
• Work closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to coordinate post-discharge support
• Develop, review, and implement robust care and discharge plans tailored to individual needs
• Act as a key liaison between hospital teams and external agencies to ensure continuity of care
• Proactively identify and resolve barriers to discharge, ensuring smooth transitions into the community

Leaders in Care offer competitive rates
, supported by a service backed by over 500 five-star Google reviews
. You’ll benefit from weekly check-ins, ongoing placement support, and a market-leading timesheet and payroll system—removing the stress of late or uncertain payments.

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• Experience with in hospital discharge and complex case management (senior experience highly desirable)

If this role aligns with your career goals, please send your CV and availability to  or call for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, if you know a colleague who would be a great fit, we offer a £500 referral bonus for successful recommendations.