Social Worker
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.38 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | PL6 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwall Staff Agency |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | SocialWorkerPL6-9737 |
Summary
Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Plymouth
Hours: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 8:45am – 5:15pm
Pay Rate: £25.38 per hour (PAYE), paid weekly every Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary
On-site Only: No remote working
We are recruiting a Social Worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team in Plymouth. The role supports patients admitted to hospital, ensuring safe and timely discharge planning through appropriate pathways.
This is a fast-paced, on-site role requiring full-time presence within the hospital and active ward-based working.
Key Responsibilities
• Complete timely, person-centred assessments and care planning
• Support safe discharge planning, including D2A pathways
• Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and partner agencies
• Apply safeguarding procedures and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
• Maintain accurate case recording and documentation
• Promote independence, reablement, and patient-centred outcomes
Requirements
• Qualified Social Worker with HCPC registration
• Strong knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding
• Experience in assessments, care planning, and MDT working
• Understanding of hospital discharge processes (D2A desirable)
• Ability to work at pace in a busy hospital environment
• Strong communication, IT, and record-keeping skills
Additional Information
• Must be based on-site in Plymouth for all working hours
• Set working days each week (no remote or flexible location working)
• DBS check required
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