Job Description

Overview

Location: Hospital in Portsmouth, UK

Salary: £36.28 per hour

Contract Type: Ongoing

Work Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time

Your Role

• Hospital Discharge Planning: Complete Care Act assessments and arrange safe, timely discharges through the Discharge to Assess (D2A) model.
• Integrated Working: Collaborate with health professionals, therapists, housing officers, and others to coordinate discharge planning and aftercare.
• Reablement Focus: Promote independence and recovery, aiming to minimise reliance on long-term care and avoid hospital readmission.
• Safeguarding Adults: Respond to concerns in accordance with Section 42 of the Care Act and local safeguarding policies.
• Mental Capacity & Advocacy: Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions; ensure access to advocacy when needed.
• Care Reviews: Monitor and evaluate care packages for effectiveness, quality, and value for money.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records in line with legal and local authority standards using electronic case management systems.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Registration

• Social Work degree or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England

Experience

• Prior experience in adult social care, ideally in hospital discharge, intermediate care, or reablement
• Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and NHS Discharge to Assess processes

Skills

• Confident working in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong assessment, planning, and time-management abilities
• Experience with complex decision-making and working under pressure
• Knowledge of Continuing Health Care (CHC) and NHS-funded care pathways
• Familiarity with Mosaic or similar case management systems

Attributes

• Calm, organised, and resilient under pressure
• Strong commitment to person-centred care
• Positive, collaborative, and solution-oriented approach

Why Portsmouth?

Portsmouth offers a coastal location with a vibrant community for living and working.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency with a strong track record of matching professionals to roles that reflect their experience, skills, and values.

Apply today

Apply now to play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective discharges for adults in Portsmouth. Your social work expertise can make a meaningful difference.