Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

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We are excited to advertise an opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Out of Area Hospital Discharge Team (OOA HD), which is part of Derbyshire’s Countywide Hospital Discharge Service.

The team primarily focus on transfers of care for Derbyshire Residents from all Out of Area Acute & Private Hospital Trusts within the UK. The highest number of referrals come from trusts within Authorities that boarder Derbyshire including Greater Manchester, East Cheshire, Tameside, Sheffield, and Nottinghamshire.

The successful applicant is preferred to reside either within or bordering the mid – south of Derbyshire to assist attending, when required, provisions bordering the mid-south of the county such as Sheffield & Nottingham.

As this Service & post operates countywide, much of the work will be undertaken working remotely from home with some in-reach to the various hospitals when required. The successful applicant is preferred to reside either within or bordering the mid – south of Derbyshire. Base location to be determined depending on the successful applicant’s residence location.

The role entails proportionately assessing Derbyshire residents within Acute Hospitals to assist them via a strengths-based approach, underpinned by the Discharge to Assess Model to leave the acute with short term provisions such as informal services, homecare, therapy beds. The successful applicant would be expected to work autonomously & as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be flexible and resilient, willing to adapt and continuously learn and cascade new skills and knowledge.  You will be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and share a clear sense of purpose and vision with resilience and determination to bring about change.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25/27 days annual leave per year (rising to 30/32 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata). Grade dependant.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Grade Dependant - Terms and conditions apply)
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

For an informal discussion, please contact Natasha Hibbert, OOA HD Service Manager.

Email: natasha.hibbert@derbyshiregov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week Commencing 22nd June 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.