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Hospital Social Work Apprentice / Independent Living Assessor

Westminster City Council · London · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£28,260 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Lead adult care worker (level 3)
Starts
18 September 2026
Closing date
2 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Support adults with complex health and social care needs to promote independence and safe hospital discharge.
  • Screen and process referrals, gathering information from healthcare professionals and partner organisations.
  • Assist with reviewing care packages and developing outcome-focused support plans.
  • Attend meetings with health and social care professionals to support discharge planning.
  • Help complete assessments, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports and referrals.
  • Communicate with customers, carers and partner agencies by telephone, email and in person.
  • Support customers to access appropriate services, equipment and community resources.
  • Assist with risk assessments and help monitor and review customer support plans.
  • Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service performance monitoring.
  • Develop knowledge of adult social care, safeguarding and hospital discharge while working towards a Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Your training

Training will take place through a combination of workplace learning and remote training sessions. The apprentice will attend one remote training session each month with the training provider, alongside on-the-job learning and support in the workplace.

Where it leads

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you can progress into roles such as Independent Living Assessor, Social Care Practitioner, Adult Social Care Officer, or other positions within Adult Social Care and Health services. There may also be opportunities to undertake higher-level qualifications and apprenticeships to further develop your career.

About Westminster City Council

Westminster City Council is committed to making the city fairer and improving the lives of everyone who lives, works and visits Westminster. We value people who are caring, collaborative, enterprising, resilient and committed to achieving the best outcomes for our communities. We foster an inclusive and supportive culture where colleagues are encouraged to learn, develop and make a meaningful difference through the Westminster Way.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativePatience

Where you'll work

  • Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

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