Qualified Social Worker
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Total Social |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 202602245289706DMS |
Summary
Total Social are working with Southampton City Council who are looking for an experienced locum Adult's Social Worker for their Hospital Team.
Hospital Social Workers to support and facilitate patient discharges from the hospital setting including University Hospital Southampton, Western Community Hospital and other local surrounding hospitals as and when needed.
The main base for the role is at University Hospital Southampton supporting discharges from the acute setting
There is a requirement that staff will be available to come into the hospital for at least 2 days a week to support duty and in reach visits.
The Team work in a strengths based way supporting the value of Home First in relation to discharge planning and work alongside and MDT within the hospital setting to complete robust holistic assessments and support plans
The team also complete community reviews post discharge to right size care provision and ensure that this remains suitable outside of the acute setting.
Qualifying candidates require at least two years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.
Hospital Social Workers to support and facilitate patient discharges from the hospital setting including University Hospital Southampton, Western Community Hospital and other local surrounding hospitals as and when needed.
The main base for the role is at University Hospital Southampton supporting discharges from the acute setting
There is a requirement that staff will be available to come into the hospital for at least 2 days a week to support duty and in reach visits.
The Team work in a strengths based way supporting the value of Home First in relation to discharge planning and work alongside and MDT within the hospital setting to complete robust holistic assessments and support plans
The team also complete community reviews post discharge to right size care provision and ensure that this remains suitable outside of the acute setting.
Qualifying candidates require at least two years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.