Social Worker (Hospital Team) – Post Ref: CC026
Salary: Level 2: £37,280 - £40,777, Level 3 £41,771 - £45,091 per annum
37 hours per week, permanent 

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for people in Calderdale? Would you be interested in expanding and developing your career in Adult Social Care? If so, you could be the person we are looking for.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Hospital and Post Discharge Assessment Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work across two dynamic teams that play a vital role in supporting people through their discharge and recovery journey. Depending on service demand, the successful applicant may work within either the Hospital Discharge Team or the Post Discharge Assessment Team, providing a varied and rewarding experience.

The Hospital Discharge Team supports effective, safe and person-centred discharge planning from hospital settings. The team works across Calderdale Royal Hospital, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Intermediate Care services, undertaking strengths-based assessments and working closely with health colleagues to ensure people can leave hospital at the right time with the right support in place.

The Post Discharge Assessment Team provides short-term intervention and follow-up support once individuals have returned home. The team completes ongoing assessments and reviews, helping people maximise their independence, achieve their desired outcomes and access the support they need following discharge.

Across both teams, we are committed to delivering high-quality, strengths-based and rights-based practice, placing people at the heart of everything we do. We strive to work collaboratively with our health partners and other agencies to provide a seamless experience for the people of Calderdale and support them to live as independently as possible.

We are seeking social work qualified individuals who are passionate about Adult Social Care, committed to providing high-quality services and keen to develop their professional knowledge and experience. You will play a key role in helping the Council fulfil its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act and Health and Care Act 2022, while promoting wellbeing, independence, choice and control. The successful applicant will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to safeguard adults and support their right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect.

What we are proud to offer:
•    A committed and supportive service that provides exceptional levels of support, from comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development.
•    High-quality learning and development opportunities to support career progression and professional growth.
•    Dedicated time for monthly group supervision, reflective practice sessions and quality discussions.
•    Approachable and supportive managers with an open-door culture, regular advice surgeries and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
•    A knowledgeable and experienced team culture where colleagues work together, share expertise and support each other.
•    A strong focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing, recognising the challenges and rewards of social care practice.
•    A generous annual leave entitlement, with an additional five days after five years' service, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
•    Excellent technology and equipment to enable effective mobile and hybrid working where appropriate.
•    The opportunity to gain experience across both hospital and community-based social care settings, broadening your skills and knowledge.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed.

Closing Date: 13th September 2026 

Interview Date: 24th September 2026 

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

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