Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

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