Hospital Discharge Senior Practitioner

Community Care Live; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Hospital Discharge team. This role offers hybrid working and emphasizes continuous professional development. You'll support adults transitioning back to the community, carry out assessments, and supervise a team of social workers. If you're a qualified Social Worker with strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply. Enjoy a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers a referral bonus for successful candidates.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in relevant professional body.
• Proven leadership skills in a social work setting.
• Ability to carry out assessments and develop care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support adults leaving hospital for a safe transition back into the community.
• Carry out assessments for post-discharge support needs.
• Supervise a small team of social workers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Assessment skills

Person-centred practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Flexible / Hybrid Working | Permanent Available | Compressed Hours Considered

Here’s a brilliant opportunity to step into a Senior Practitioner role within a Hospital Discharge team. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, supportive authority that’s passionate about providing seamless support to adults transitioning home from hospital - making sure they have everything they need to stay safe, independent, and well.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Hybrid working and compressed hours available
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Supportive management who value your input and expertise
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of the Hospital Discharge team, you’ll:

• Support adults leaving hospital, ensuring a safe, well‑coordinated transition back into the community.
• Carry out assessments to identify the right level of support needed post‑discharge.
• Develop and review care plans that promote independence and reduce the risk of re‑admission.
• Supervise and support a small team of social workers and an assessment officer, ensuring effective, person‑centred practice.
• Work collaboratively with health and care partners to make sure no one falls through the gaps.

It’s a varied, rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference to people at a critical point in their journey, helping them regain confidence and stability after hospital care.

If you’re a qualified Social Worker with strong leadership skills and registration with the relevant professional body, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or call 07828873089 for a friendly, confidential chat about the role.

And if you know someone who’d be a great fit, don’t forget - there’s a £500 referral bonus for successful recommendations!