Social Worker

About UsSocial Worker Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit£38,976 - £52,767PermanentFull TimeWandsworth Hospital TeamObjective of role We are pleased to offer a rare and rewarding opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Wandsworth Hospital Team within the Wolfson Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit at Queen Mary’s Hospital. This permanent role offers the chance to develop your career in a specialist hospital setting, working with patients who have complex physical and cognitive needs.About The RoleSocial Workers in the Wandsworth Hospital Team play a vital role in delivering a high-quality, timely, and person-centred hospital discharge service that promotes independence and well-being for residents and their carers.You WillProvide detailed assessments, manage risks, and make clear, evidence-based decisions.Manage referrals, support patient flow, and act as a safeguarding enquiry officer.Facilitate complex discharges, including housing applications and liaison with local authorities.Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to identify and overcome barriers to discharge.Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings and fortnightly Goal Planning sessions.Support patients from different boroughs, ensuring effective communication across local authorities.About YouWe are seeking an experienced, high-performing Social Worker with:Post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory duties.Expertise in supporting patients with physical, cognitive, and communication impairments.Excellent communication, decision-making, and time management skills.A collaborative approach and commitment to positive outcomes for residents.Current registration with Social Work England.You will bring a proactive, solution-focused attitude, a strong interest in health integration, and the ability to represent the service effectively to external partners.What We OfferIn return, the Wandsworth Hospital Team provides:Supportive and regular supervision.Access to training and professional development opportunities through the Adult Social Care Academy.A committed, collaborative team environment focused on delivering outstanding outcomes.This role is based at the Wolfson Unit, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton, with occasional work at St George’s Hospital as part of the wider Trust.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Kelly, Service Manager of Wandsworth Hospital Team, at Angela.kelly@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.If you are interested in joining this dynamic and dedicated team, please apply to the role. You will be required to submit a supporting statement outlining your skills, experience, and how you will contribute to the delivery of excellence in this specialist area of hospital social work.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.Richmond and Wandsworth CouncilsAttached documents Social Worker Job Profile May 2025.docx