Social Work Lead - Hospital Discharge

                        Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives?
Do you want to work in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills, knowledge, and creativity are  truly valued?

Our Hull team is a vibrant, multidisciplinary group including a Clinical Manager, Consultant Psychiatrist, Doctors, Cluster Lead Nurse, Recovery Coordinators, Nurses, Peer Mentors, Volunteers, Health Care Assistants, and Administrators. Together, we’re committed to improving the lives of residents and their families.

At Change Grow Live, we’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your growth and wellbeing. All staff are encouraged to take a weekly wellbeing hour, and our social workers benefit from a dedicated day each month for independent learning, quarterly forums, and regular 1:1s and appraisals with their clinical supervisor or line manager. We want you to thrive, recognise your strengths, and achieve your goals.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone—staff and service users alike—can flourish. We recruit the best people from all backgrounds and are proud to champion fairness and equality in everything we do.

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Full Time Salary Range: 37,184.90 - 44,471.72 (based on full time hours, pro rata for part time) 

*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours. 

The post-holder will be a specialist social worker, allocated to the Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team (Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital), with a focus on enhancing current provision and increasing safe and timely hospital discharges. This role will primarily support patients with alcohol and/or substance misuse issues who require care and more intensive support upon discharge.

The social worker will:

• Support vulnerable adults with alcohol and/or substance misuse needs in accessing appropriate community services (e.g. mental health, substance misuse, housing) following hospital discharge.
• Facilitate safe and effective discharge planning, ensuring individuals are connected with the right support to meet their health and social care needs.
• Work collaboratively with hospital teams and community partners to reduce the risk of readmission and promote long-term recovery and stability.

You’ll be a vital part of our mission to improve health, wellbeing, and reablement outcomes for people across Hull.

No two days are the same at Change Grow Live. We treat every person as an individual, and we value curiosity, empathy, and a thoughtful, intuitive approach in our team.

ASYE applicants will be welcomed. 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.