Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

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We are seeking to recruit an experienced social worker to join the Hospital Discharge Team Based at the Royal Derby Hospital. Experience of working in a hospital setting is beneficial but not essential.

You will need to have the transferable skills to enable you to facilitate safe, sustainable transfers of care for people leaving hospital. To maintain system flow, this post will require you to work flexibly across the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. The post is for a 5 in 7 working pattern but at the present time staff are expected to work on a Monday to Friday basis. If this is to change prior notice will be given in advance. 

You will need to be able to manage change, also have the ability to maintain positive relationships with health partners and other agencies. You will need to be committed to working in a person-centred way with clients, their families and carers to maintain and maximise their independence, whilst observing the tight timescales under the Care Act and current guidance. 

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.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU READ THE JOB AND PERSON PROFILE TO ENSURE YOU MEET ALL THE CITERIA BEFORE YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.

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 Emma Rothwell, Service Manager.

Email: emma.rothwell@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: 4 July 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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Please note: Whilst Derbyshire County Council do hold a sponsorship licence, we are NOT currently offering sponsorship for this specific role. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as your application will be rejected. If you believe that your visa status enables you to work in the UK independently, kindly add your share code and date of birth to your application, and if shortlisted, we will conduct the necessary checks before proceeding further. 

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.