Adults Social Worker – Hospital Team

Supply Care Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus available

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Peterborough City Council's Hospital Team, based at Peterborough City Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong experience in Adults Social Care, hospital discharge, assessment, safeguarding and care planning.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Adults Social Care.
• Experience in hospital/discharge settings is desirable.
• Experience undertaking adult safeguarding investigations.
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act principles.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking holistic assessments of individuals and carers.
• Assessing eligibility for services in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Managing a varied and complex adult social care caseload.
• Undertaking adult safeguarding investigations and implementing protection plans.
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Promoting choice, independence and person-centred care in planning and decisions.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of services against needs.
• Working with service users, carers and multi-disciplinary professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Partnership working

Analytical skills

Record-keeping

Independent working

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

We’re Hiring –

Location: Peterborough City Hospital

Reference – SCS2076

Job Type: Temporary / Locum – Full-time, 37 hours per week

Rate: £34.00 per hour

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 5 days per week

Team: Adults Social Care – Hospital Team

Weekend Duty: Approximately every 11–12 weeks, including a 7-day working period with Monday and Tuesday off in lieu

About the Role

Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Peterborough City Council's Hospital Team, based at Peterborough City Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong experience in Adults Social Care, hospital discharge, assessment, safeguarding and care planning.

The successful candidate will assess the needs of adults who potentially or currently meet the eligibility criteria for services, formulate appropriate care and support plans, and monitor and review services to ensure individuals' needs are being effectively met.

You will manage a varied and complex caseload, including adult safeguarding matters, while working collaboratively with service users, carers and other professionals.

A key focus of the role will be supporting individuals who may be at increased risk of hospitalisation or admission to long-term care, while promoting choice, independence and involvement in decisions about their care.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking timely and holistic assessments of individuals and, where appropriate, their carers.
• Assessing eligibility for services in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.
• Managing a varied and complex adult social care caseload.
• Undertaking adult safeguarding investigations and implementing appropriate protection plans.
• Formulating, implementing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Promoting choice, control and independence in care planning and decision‑making.
• Monitoring the suitability and effectiveness of services against identified needs.
• Working within the relevant legal framework when assessing mental capacity.
• Supporting individuals who lack capacity to make specific decisions.
• Advising individuals and carers about services available through other organisations.
• Supporting applications, referrals and access to appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date case records.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across health and social care services.
• Developing effective partnership working with external agencies and professionals.
• Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of services within the team.
• Supporting the professional development of students, care support workers and other relevant team members where required.
• Contributing to supervision and Personal Development Plans where appropriate.
• Maintaining your own continuing professional development.
• Supporting the Team Manager with quality assurance systems and ensuring the team's responsibilities are delivered consistently and to the required standard.

Areas of Experience

The role may involve supporting adults across a range of needs, including:

• Physical disabilities
• Learning disabilities
• Sensory impairment
• Long-term conditions
• Adults requiring hospital discharge and ongoing care support
• Adults at risk of hospitalisation or admission to long-term care
• Adults requiring safeguarding intervention

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Adults Social Care.
• Experience working within a hospital or discharge setting is highly desirable.
• Strong experience undertaking adult social care assessments.
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Experience undertaking adult safeguarding investigations.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mental Capacity Act principles.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing care and support plans.
• Strong understanding of relevant adult social care legislation and statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, recording and report‑writing skills.
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills.
• Ability to work effectively with service users, carers and multi‑disciplinary professionals.
• Commitment to promoting choice, independence and person‑centred care.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

Working Arrangements

The role is based at Peterborough City Hospital and requires 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Approximately every 11–12 weeks, the successful candidate will be required to work a 7-day period, including the weekend. Monday and Tuesday will then be provided as days off in lieu.

Required Documents

To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate
• Social Work England Registration Number

Why Join Supply Care Solutions?

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements.

We work closely with candidates to identify suitable opportunities and provide ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

Referral Bonus Available

Know a qualified Adults Social Worker who may be suitable for this opportunity?

Refer a friend or colleague to Supply Care Solutions and you could receive a referral bonus.

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About Supply Care Solutions

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited recruitment services across the public sector. We specialise in connecting skilled healthcare and social care professionals with organisations requiring high-quality staffing solutions across short-term, long-term and permanent placements.