Adults Social Worker - Hospital / Discharge to assess

Our client Blackburn with Darwen Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital/Discharge to assess Team.

Job description:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge and Discharge to Assess (D2A) service. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role focused on supporting timely, safe, and person-centred discharges from hospital into community settings via Discharge to Assess pathways. ASAP Start

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring individuals leave hospital with the right support in place, enabling them to recover and regain independence in the most appropriate environment.

This is a hybrid role, offering a balance of office based ,on-site hospital work, community visits, and remote working.

Our Approach

Our practice is grounded in person-centred, strengths-based principles. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies to build on existing strengths, promote independence, and achieve meaningful outcomes. We prioritise "what matters" to each person, ensuring their voice is central to all decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with Care Act principles
• Facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges through the D2A pathway
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, families, and community services
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and risk enablement
• Develop and review support plans that reflect individual goals and outcomes
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and manage risk appropriately
• Maintain accurate and timely case records

About You

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration

Experience in adult social care, ideally within hospital discharge or community settings

Strong understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities

Excellent communication and partnership-working skills

Confident decision-maker with a proactive and solution-focused approach

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to -250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.