Senior Social Worker (Adult's)

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to support the TICAT Hospital Team in Telford. The role focuses on managing complex cases, carrying out statutory assessments, and leading practice in hospital discharge planning within a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting.

The post requires a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration, extensive Adult Social Care experience, and knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker status (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care, hospital discharge or acute setting.
• Sound knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant social care frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, risk management, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with a range of physical health, mental health, learning disability, and social care needs.
• Undertake Care Act Assessments, reviews, and person-centred support planning.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments and facilitate Best Interest Decisions where required.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and local procedures.
• Support and facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, reducing delays and promoting independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, discharge coordinators, ward staff, families, and partner agencies.
• Promote strengths-based practice and maximise service users' independence and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced practitioners within the team.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Senior Social Worker - TICAT Hospital Team

Location-Telford & Wrekin Council | Darby House

Pay rate-£31.97 per hour Umbrella

Hours-37 Hours per Week

Duration-12 week

Hybrid Working | Office, Home & Community Based

Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential

Must have 2 year PQE

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the TICAT Hospital Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to play a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and timely hospital discharges while delivering high-quality outcomes for adults and their families. Working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, you will manage complex cases, undertake statutory assessments, and provide professional leadership to colleagues while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with a range of physical health, mental health, learning disability, and social care needs.
• Undertake Care Act Assessments, reviews, and person-centred support planning.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments and facilitate Best Interest Decisions where required.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and local procedures.
• Support and facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, reducing delays and promoting independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, discharge coordinators, ward staff, families, and partner agencies.
• Promote strengths-based practice and maximise service users' independence and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced practitioners within the team.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker status (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care, ideally within a hospital discharge or acute setting.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant social care frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, risk management, and case management skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £31.97 per hour Umbrella.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative hospital team.
• Valuable experience with a respected local authority.

Immediate start available.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.