Social Worker LBHF623458
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Job Details
Salary range: £44,937 - £47,925 per annum
Work location: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 30 March 2026
Interview date: 8 and 9 April 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Aferdita Koka, Team Manager on 07816586733 or via email on AFERDITA.KOKA@LBHF.GOV.UK
About The Role
We are delighted to recruit for two permanent Social Worker to join our Charing Cross Hospital Discharge Team.
Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, never stops moving forward. Our focus is to act with love and compassion so the most vulnerable among us are looked after. Our ambition is to increase the quality of our practice and the work with vulnerable adults to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.
The 3B Hospital Social Work Team offers a hosted hospital discharge model, providing assessment and discharge support to residents of the 3 Boroughs: Westminster, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The Team at Charing Cross works with Imperial Trust a
Salary range: £44,937 - £47,925 per annum
Work location: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Hours per week: 36.00
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 30 March 2026
Interview date: 8 and 9 April 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Aferdita Koka, Team Manager on 07816586733 or via email on AFERDITA.KOKA@LBHF.GOV.UK
About The Role
We are delighted to recruit for two permanent Social Worker to join our Charing Cross Hospital Discharge Team.
Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, never stops moving forward. Our focus is to act with love and compassion so the most vulnerable among us are looked after. Our ambition is to increase the quality of our practice and the work with vulnerable adults to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.
The 3B Hospital Social Work Team offers a hosted hospital discharge model, providing assessment and discharge support to residents of the 3 Boroughs: Westminster, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The Team at Charing Cross works with Imperial Trust a
nd covers both Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. There is also a Neuro Rehabilitation ward on site CNRU at Charing Cross.
You will be part of a collaborative and effective management team that covers the 3B Hospital Team, including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in RBKC and St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, and the Step Down Team in LBHF.
The role will comprise completing care act assessments, facilitating safe discharges and partnership working with our partners ; you will hold a case load of cases, some of them complex discharges, supporting the senior practitioner and the Team Manager with facilitating discharges , providing supervision to student social workers, ensuring excellent standards of Social Work practice underpinned by the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and supporting the team to discharge residents as safely and timely as possible.
This busy and challenging role requires close integrated work with NHS/Health Colleagues both in the Acute Hospital trusts and the Community Health Teams, Community Independence Service, local CCG’s, Continuing Health Care Teams, CLCH and CNWL Home First Teams.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please refer to the Role Profile
You will be part of a collaborative and effective management team that covers the 3B Hospital Team, including Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in RBKC and St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, and the Step Down Team in LBHF.
The role will comprise completing care act assessments, facilitating safe discharges and partnership working with our partners ; you will hold a case load of cases, some of them complex discharges, supporting the senior practitioner and the Team Manager with facilitating discharges , providing supervision to student social workers, ensuring excellent standards of Social Work practice underpinned by the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and supporting the team to discharge residents as safely and timely as possible.
This busy and challenging role requires close integrated work with NHS/Health Colleagues both in the Acute Hospital trusts and the Community Health Teams, Community Independence Service, local CCG’s, Continuing Health Care Teams, CLCH and CNWL Home First Teams.
Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Please refer to the Role Profile
for more information.
Role Specific Qualifications
Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Our People Values
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.
We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
Our Commitment To You
Role Specific Qualifications
Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Our People Values
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.
We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
Our Commitment To You
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE .
Asking for Adjustments
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE .
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.