Social Worker

Terms and Conditions: Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week

Department: People

Interview date: 10th / 11th December 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Adult Social Care is seeking a motivated and Social Worker to support individuals through safe, timely and person-centres hospital discharge pathways.

Working within the Hospital Discharge and Discharge to Assess (D2A) service you will support people to leave hospital, undertaking strength-based assessments within their own home or discharge setting. You will work collaboratively with the individual, health colleagues, community provider, families and carers to maximise independence, reduce reliance on long-term services and promote positive outcomes.

The role requires excellent partnership working, professional curiosity and commitment to ensuring individuals remain at the centre of decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake strength-based assessment in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges across D2A pathways.
• Identify and build upon an individual's existing strength, support networks and community resources.
• Complete Care Act assessments, care and support planning and reviews.
• Complete Carers Assessments and support planning and reviews.
• Work closely with hospital wards, Integrated Care Team, community services and provider organisations.
• Promote independence.
• Assess risks and develop proportionate risk management plans.
• Safeguard Adults at Risk in accordance with local multi-agency procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording and reporting.
• Support carers and recognise their needs and contributions throughout the discharge processes.
• Contribute to reducing 'delays' and preventing avoidable admissions and readmissions.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working within a hospital discharge, adults social care, community health or reablement services.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Metal Capacity Act 2055, Human Rights Act and Safeguarding Adults procedures.
• Understating of Discharge to Assess principles and integrated working.
• Experience of undertaking strengths-based and person- centred assessments.
• Ability to manage complex situations involving risk, self-neglect and safeguarding concerns.
• Knowledge of community resources and preventative services.

Skills:

• Excellent assessment and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• String partnership and multi- agency working abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workload within a face-paced environment.
• Skilled in difficulty conversations.
• Confident decision-maker with sound professional judgement.
• Accurate recording and report writing skills.
• IT literacy and experience using electronic case management systems.

Successful applicants will demonstrate Blackburn with Darwen's TRACK values.

What we offer:

• Supportive and experienced management team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Regular supervision and reflective practice opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.

Contact details

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Catherine Vose at Catherine.Vose@blackburn.gov.uk

Additional information

As a small unitary authority, we are unable to offer sponsorships.

We encourage candidates to complete their application using their own words and experiences. While AI tools may be used for support, applications should accurately reflect your individual skills, knowledge, and suitability for the role.

For more information and to apply for this role, please follow the link: https://ce0712li.webitrent.com/ce0712li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=8544542BIZ&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=859414Pitd