Social Worker
The closing date is 12 April 2026
Job summary
City of York Council (CYC) Adult Social Care (ASC) are looking to recruit one Social Worker to join the Hospital Social Work Team (HSWT), this is a qualified position.
Main duties of the job
The role would require you to work within a fast-paced environment, within a supportive Hospital Social Work Team facilitating timely and safe hospital discharges. The team work to facilitate rapid hospital discharges and complete assessments post discharge in line with the Discharge to Assess Guidance. Regular supervision and training provided. You will hold your own caseload working within a supportive team of qualified and unqualified workers.
Our aim is to put social work at the heart of the community and ensure people get the personalised care they need. We strive to keep people in their communities, with their families, with residential care only used when necessary, with the focus on strength based practice and a Home First ethos.
We recognise that social care can be a challenging job and actively invest in supporting our social work teams.
If you are interested in applying for this role you will need a good knowledge of legislation relating to Adult Social Care, Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity. You will have excellent communication skills as well as skills in assessment, partnership work and accountable practice.
About us
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, and with partners, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York. Local communities depend on the statutory services we deliver and our people are proud to keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can also be an empowering force - transforming lives, communities and generations. We deliver lots of important but little-known services that are making a big difference to those who need them. Every year at the council: 7,036 adults receive social care 77,000 people served in the customer centre 260,000 enquiries resolved over the phone 3,000 planning applications 5.5m tonnes of waste collected 1.2m metres of high verges cut 8,000 council properties managed 8,000 businesses supported 200,000 residents served 220 children looked after For more information about working for the council or to see the latest job vacancies visit https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
Website:http://www.york.gov.ukDetails
Date posted
19 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£38,212 to £42,849 a year Grade 9 - Level 1 - 4 (£38,212 - £42,849) pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
F0094-ADSC005648
Job locations
West Offices
Station Rise
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GA
Employer details
Employer name
City of York Council
Address
West Offices
Station Rise
York
North Yorkshire
YO1 6GA
Employer's website
https://www.york.gov.uk/jobs-training/working-council (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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