South Tyneside Council – Hospital Discharge Team

Social Worker – Adult Social Care – Hospital Discharge Team

Organisation: South Tyneside Council

South Tyneside are seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join their Adult Social Care team.

In this role, you will manage a varied case load, including adults with complex needs and those whose circumstances may place their personal liberty or safety at risk. You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, and multi-agency partners to formulate outcome-focused, person-centred support plans that maximise abilities and safeguard well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake needs assessments and co-produce care and support plans tailored to identified outcomes and resource allocations.
• Promote strength-based approaches, direct payments, individual budgets, and community/universal resources to foster independence.
• Put the Making Safeguarding Personal ethos at the heart of your practice, undertaking Safeguarding Adults investigations in line with local procedures when required.
• Proactively manage your caseload, reviewing support packages regularly to ensure appropriate, cost-effective care is delivered for only as long as needed.
• Build strong networks within the local community and liaise effectively with health partners, agencies, and non-care services.
• Produce high-quality reports, maintain accurate records, and represent the service as a witness in court proceedings when required.
• Actively participate in reflective supervision/appraisals, stay current with legislation, and support less experienced team members.

To succeed in this role, you will need –

• A recognised Social Work qualification and active registration with Social Work England (or equivalent HCPC registration standards).
• A commitment to empowering individuals, positive risk management, and the Making Safeguarding Personal framework.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads, carry out adult safeguarding investigations, and navigate multi-agency environments.
• Excellent communication skills, strong report-writing abilities, and high standards of data quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor colleagues and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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