Social Worker – Social Work Hospital Discharge Team (West)
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 03 August 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC8 £43,437.09 to £47,604.34
Working Pattern: 36Hours per week
Location: Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Social Worker to join the Social Work Hospital Discharge Team (West). The team works with adults who have physical and/or mental health needs, their families and carers promoting a person-centred approach to discharge planning. The West team covers Victoria Hospital and Queen Margaret Hospital as well as Fife residents in hospitals such as Lothian and Falkirk. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team undertaking personal outcome focused assessments to support adults to achieve safe and timely discharges.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake person outcome focused assessments for adults who are in hospital to achieve timely discharges in line with legislation and policy
- Complete comprehensive risk assessments and risk management plans
- Work collaboratively with a range of professionals
- Manage complex cases and work under pressure
- Possess good report writing skills
- Have the ability to travel throughout Fife
- Have good IT skills
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in adult social work or a health-related setting. Experience of hospital social work is desirable
Working Arrangements
Blended Working: opportunity to work in this role as a “blended working” arrangement with office‑working and home‑working opportunities as appropriate to the role.
Before appointment the post-holder will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland.
Additional Information
Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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