Adult Social Worker - Hospital and Discharge Team Derbyshire County Council Up to £23.66 per hour Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their hospital-based team in Chesterfield. This role is ideal for a practitioner with hospital experience who understands the Discharge to Assess (D2A) process and can manage complex adult cases effectively. Key Responsibilities Fast-Paced Hospital Assessment: Conducting assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharges. Complex Casework: Managing a caseload of adults with complex needs across health and social care settings. Discharge Planning: Coordinating the Discharge to Assess process in collaboration with hospital and community teams. MCA and Safeguarding: Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments, leading safeguarding enquiries, and implementing risk management plans. Care Planning: Developing person-centred support plans and arranging appropriate services for individuals returning to the community. Working Pattern Office Presence: Full-time on-site Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Requirements Registered Social Worker (Social Work England) Substantial hospital-based social work experience Strong understanding of the Discharge to Assess model Experience with complex case management, MCA, and safeguarding work Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills Why Join Derbyshire? Impactful Work: Play a key role in helping adults safely transition from hospita