Social Worker - Hospital & D2A Team - Nottingham (37h pw) Role!

Reference: DC1109080726AM_1783509145

Location: Nottingham
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: 3 days face-to-face
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and fast-paced environment? We are seeking one skilled practitioner to join a dynamic team in Nottingham, focusing on hospital-based work and Discharge to Assess (D2A).

🔍 About the Role

You will play a key part in supporting safe and timely hospital discharges, carrying out high-quality assessments, and working collaboratively across health and social care systems.

✅ Key Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
  • Strong experience in assessment work
  • Solid knowledge of Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways
  • Experience working within hospital settings
  • Proven ability in multi-agency working
  • Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes
  • Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel both within and outside the Nottingham area

🌟 What You'll Be Doing

  • Undertaking timely, strengths-based assessments
  • Supporting safe hospital discharges and intermediate care planning
  • Liaising with health professionals and partner agencies
  • Managing casework effectively within a fast-paced setting
  • Ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice

🤝 A Supportive Recruitment Approach (with Davina & Caritas)

  • 23 years' recruitment expertise - calm, informed guidance at every stage
  • Honest, transparent communication - clear updates and realistic role matching
  • People-first approach - you're represented and supported, not just placed
  • Access to exclusive roles through trusted local authority relationships

💼 Why Work with Caritas?

Caritas is a well-established, trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for quality, compliance, and long-standing partnerships with Local Authorities. You'll benefit from a personalised, professional service designed around your needs.

🎁 Referral Bonus

Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and receive a £300 bonus if successfully placed.

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Interested? Let's have a proper conversation. No pressure, just honest advice and support.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£32.00
Per hour
Up to GBP32 per hour + expenses
Added 08/07/2026
Reference: DC1109080726AM_1783509145

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