Social Worker - Discharge to Access

Permanent

Grade C- £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Vacancy of 2 x Social Worker Posts for the Discharge to Assess South Community Team. This is part of the hospital service area and namely focuses on the post discharge element of the Citizen's journey.

The team covers the South of the City. We support the assessment and support planning for citizens who have left the hospital with a short term service and require support to determine the longer term support needed where applicable. There is also a sub team which covers Summer Hill Terrace which is part of the Homeless Pathway.

Please refer to the Job Description for the duties and responsibilities expected in the Social Worker role.

This is a full time post: Monday to Friday 36.5 hours a week

There is an expectation to complete face to face visits and MDT (Multi Disciplinary Meetings).

We are looking for a dedicated Adults’ Social Worker to join our supportive and forward‑thinking team. You will work with adults with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and age‑related challenges.

Key responsibilities:

Complete strengths‑based assessments and develop personalised support plans

Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing through creative interventions

Safeguard adults at risk and coordinate multi‑agency responses

Support carers and families, ensuring their voices are heard

Manage a varied caseload with professionalism and empathy

What we’re looking for:

Qualified and SWE‑registered Social Worker

Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding knowledge and principles and wider legislation relevant to Adult Social Work

Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively

Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and positive outcomes.

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Job Description and Person Specification