Qualified Social Worker (Adult Hospital Team)

Neway International Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for social care professionals is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join Nottinghamshire County Council. The role involves managing complex caseloads, undertaking assessments, and promoting independence in urgent care settings. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult social care and strong safeguarding knowledge. This position requires someone who can work collaboratively with health partners and be available on-site two days a week. Competitive rates are offered for this ongoing role.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Experience in adult social care, hospital discharge, or urgent care settings.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and strength-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads, undertaking assessments and support planning.
• Contribute to continuing healthcare assessments for reablement.
• Promote strength-based practice for independence.

Skills

Strong knowledge of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Partnership working skills

Flexibility for multiple sites

Education

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration

Job description

Neway International are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join our client Nottinghamshire County Council.

Location: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7QP
Hours: 37 per week (expectation to be on site 2 days per week)
Start Date: 15 December 2025 - ongoing
Pay Rates: PAYE £20.29 per hour / Limited/Umbrella £27.40 per hour

About the Client

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality adult social care services that promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity. The Urgent and Emergency Care Teams operate under the Discharge to Assess model, supporting safe hospital discharges and enabling individuals to continue recovery and rehabilitation in the community. The Council values strength-based practice and strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people it serves.

The Role

As a Social Worker within the Urgent & Emergency Care Team, you will work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary hub across Mansfield Community Hospital, Kings Mill Hospital, and Newark Hospital. You will manage complex caseloads, undertake assessments, and coordinate support plans that promote independence and wellbeing. This role requires strong professional judgement, safeguarding expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively with health and social care partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads, undertaking assessments, support planning, and reviews
• Contribute to continuing healthcare assessments and identify reablement opportunities
• Promote strength-based practice to support independence and delay long-term care needs
• Liaise with providers and community networks to deliver effective outcomes
• Undertake safeguarding responsibilities as a Safeguarding Officer
• Act as AMHP, BIA, or ACMP when trained and approved
• Mentor and support less experienced staff, contributing to service development
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Organise and manage workload independently under guidance of senior practitioners

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
• Experience in adult social care, hospital discharge, or urgent care settings
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, reablement, and strength-based practice
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver high-quality assessments
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills
• Flexibility to cover multiple hospital sites and work on site 2 days per week
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement