Social worker Hospital

2 days ago

Chichester PO, United Kingdom CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

4 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

  • The Hospital Social Worker will work within the West Sussex Hospital Social Work Team, based primarily at St Richard's Hospital, supporting adults during admission and following discharge.
  • The role involves completing strengths-based assessments, arranging care and support, working within multidisciplinary hospital teams (including A&E and emergency floors), and supporting people to maximise independence.
  • The post holder will be required to work both on-site and remotely, undertaking ward visits, duty responsibilities, and family meetings.
  • The work is fast paced, varied and requires strong partnership working, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to respond within required timescales.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

  • Undertake timely, strengths-based assessments for people in hospital and recently discharged.
  • Arrange and coordinate appropriate care and support packages that promote independence.
  • Provide a statutory social work service, ensuring practice complies with legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including A&E and emergency floor staff.
  • Attend hospital wards, duty rota, family meetings and professional discussions.
  • Apply a risk enablement approach and use evidence-based practice to inform decision-making.
  • Contribute to or undertake safeguarding enquiries, ensuring appropriate actions and protection measures.
  • Analyse and interpret information to prioritise needs and develop intervention plans.
  • Provide informal supervision, mentoring and development support to less experienced practitioners, students or apprentices.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant case records, adhering to data protection and confidentiality requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with carers, internal colleagues and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Recognise the limits of own accountability and seek appropriate supervision and support.

Skills/Experience:

  • Strong experience in hospital or adult social care settings.
  • Ability to complete strengths-based assessments and produce effective, person-centred care plans.
  • Experience of multidisciplinary working within health and social care environments.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding duties).
  • Proven ability to undertake safeguarding enquiries.
  • Strong analytical skills, including interpreting complex information to inform intervention planning.
  • Ability to manage risk appropriately and use evidence-based practice.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with service users, families, and professionals.
  • Ability to mentor or coach less experienced practitioners.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet performance expectations.
  • Competent IT skills for accurate case recording and data management.

Additional Information:

  • The closing date: 26/11/2025.
  • Social Work England registration (essential).
  • Temporary role (16 weeks), 37 hours per week.
  • Location: St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, with 2–3 days per week on-site.
  • Mix of home working and hospital/office attendance.
  • Required to visit wards, attend duty, and participate in family meetings and MDT discussions.
  • Enhanced DBS, 5 years' references, Social Work England registration and eligibility to work in the UK required.


• Social Work England registration (essential).

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