Social Worker - Adult Care Management (Discharge to Assess)

Social Worker – Adult Care Management (Discharge to Assess & Complex Caseloads)
Location: Walthamstow, Greater London
Salary: £39,855 - £50,574 per annum + £2,000 retention bonus
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
Join a forward-thinking Adult Social Care service committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support across Waltham Forest. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Care Management Team, working within a Discharge to Assess (D2A) model while also managing a hybrid caseload of longer-term complex cases.
You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values collaborative working, creativity, and professional development. With hybrid working available and clear progression opportunities, this is a great step for someone looking to grow within a high-performing London borough.
The Role: You’ll work with adults aged 18+ to assess needs, support safe hospital discharge where applicable, and ensure effective care planning under the Care Act (2014). This position sits within Team 2 following the D2A model, with opportunities to manage varied and complex cases from across Adult Services.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out Care Act-compliant assessments, reviews and support planning.
Support safe and timely hospital discharge under the Discharge to Assess model.
Lead on S.42 safeguarding enquiries and apply Making Safeguarding Personal.
Work collaboratively with Health, internal departments, and partner agencies.
Deliver strengths-based, person-centred interventions that promote independence.
Maintain clear case recordings, risk assessments and reports.
Provide professional guidance to colleagues, partners and carers.
Take opportunities to prevent, reduce or delay the need for ongoing services.Requirements:
Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience in a statutory adult social care setting.
Knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding procedures.
Experience working within hospital discharge, D2A or complex adults’ teams is desirable.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work to statutory timescales.
Strong communication and report-writing skills.
A commitment to promoting independence, choice and wellbeing.What’s on Offer:
Salary: £39,855 - £50,574 per annum (PO1 - PO4)
Retention bonus of £2,000 per annum
Hybrid working available
Structured support from Practice Managers and Team Managers
Clear pathways for career progression to Senior Practitioner roles
Access to high-quality training and continuous professional development
Inclusive, supportive, and values-driven working cultureIf you’re passionate about making a difference in adult social care and thrive in a supportive, progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed), (url removed)