Qualified Social Worker- Adult Services

21HSC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in health and social care is seeking Qualified Social Workers to join Adults Services Teams in Edinburgh. The role focuses on managing waiting lists and supporting clients through hospital discharge. Applicants must have a UK-recognised Social Work qualification, experience in Adults Services, and be comfortable in complex risk management. This contract role lasts 3–6 months+, with competitive compensation and professional support.

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK-recognised professional Social Work qualification.
• Must be registered, or eligible to register, with the SSSC.
• Minimum of two years’ post-qualified experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review waiting lists for safe discharge.
• Work within Adults Services in a multidisciplinary health team.
• Support and coordinate adult protection cases.

Skills

Adult Support and Protection enquiries

Complex assessments

Risk management

Capacity assessments

Education

UK-recognised professional Social Work qualification

Job description

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to join Adults Services Teams across Edinburgh, with a particular focus on supporting with waiting lists. These roles are offered on a contracting basis for 3–6 months+.

Experience and Qualifications

Applicants must hold a UK-recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered, or eligible to register, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).

It is essential that applicants have previous experience working within an Adults Services setting, ideally within a hospital, discharge planning, or multidisciplinary health team. Experience of managing waiting lists and prioritisation of cases is highly desirable.

A minimum of two years’ post-qualified Social Work experience within Adults Services is preferred. Familiarity with local Edinburgh recording systems is advantageous.

Applicants should be confident in:

• Adult Support and Protection (ASP) enquiries
• Complex assessments and risk management
• Capacity assessments

Hospital discharge planning and multi‑agency coordination

Managing and reviewing waiting lists effectively to support safe and timely discharge.

To Apply

To apply, follow the 'Apply Now' link at the bottom of this job advert and upload an up-to-date CV.

For more information or a confidential discussion about current roles and locations, please contact Danielle Frame or Steve More at 21 HSC.

Suitable applicants will be contacted by a member of the 21 team to arrange an informal face‑to‑face or Teams interview in the first instance. Applicants will be subject to a robust vetting process, including an updated Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check, referencing, and SSSC registration check / endorsement.

About Us

21 Health and Social Care is a consultancy firm offering a wide range of employment opportunities within Social Work, Voluntary, Health & Social Care sectors across Scotland. With over 20 years’ experience supporting the Scottish Market, we provide access to high-quality opportunities alongside exceptional ongoing support and guidance.

21 HSC is run by Qualified Social Workers and Social Care Professionals and is a registered employer with the SSSC.

21 HSC Limited is an equal opportunities employer