# Social Worker

**Company**: Southwark Council
**Location**: London Borough of Southwark, Greater London
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: GBP 47,367 - 55,080 per year
**Category**: Social Care
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Transfer of Care (TOC) Service and help improve outcomes for adults with care and support needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where you will support adults in achieving safe and timely discharges from hospital and rehab settings. Your role will promote independence, well-being and person-centred care.

The role is based at St. Thomas’ Hospital where you will work within the discharge team to coordinate and facilitate seamless transitions from acute hospital care to community or ongoing care settings.

You will be a registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult social care and/or health services. You will have the ability to think critically, remain calm under pressure, maintain a person-centred approach, and bring:

- An excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and best practices

- Up to date knowledge of social care legislation, including the Care Act and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways

- Experience in strengths-based assessments and care planning

- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

Benefits include:

- Competitive Salary & Pension: Rewarding your hard work with a great package.

- Growth Opportunities: Access extensive training and development, both internally and externally to progress.

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## Skills

### Required
- safeguarding procedures
- social care legislation
- strengths-based assessments
- care planning
- multidisciplinary teams
- equality, diversity, and inclusive practice

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