High-Demand Opportunity - Senior Social Worker (Adults Hospital Team)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Beverley / Hull | Up to £35.50 per hour (Umbrella)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Adults) to join their Hospital Social Work Team on a locum basis. Opportunities are available at Hull Royal Infirmary, with additional cover supporting the North East Lincolnshire Acute Trusts.
This is a fast-paced, frontline hospital role suited to a confident practitioner with strong Care Act and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) experience. You'll play a vital role in supporting safe, timely discharges while ensuring statutory duties are met and adults' rights and wellbeing remain central to decision-making.
The Role
- Completing Care Act assessments in line with statutory responsibilities
- Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and best interest decision-making
- Working closely within multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) across acute hospital settings
- Supporting complex discharge planning and risk management
- Managing a varied and demanding caseload within a hospital environment
- Maintaining accurate, timely and high-quality case records
What You'll Need
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant post-qualified experience at Senior level
- Proven experience completing Care Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Strong MDT working skills within a hospital or health setting
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Resilient, organised and confident in a high-pressure environment
- Car driver essential due to travel requirements
Why Locums Choose East Riding of Yorkshire
- Up to £35.50 per hour (umbrella)
- Full-time role, Monday to Friday
- Minimum 12-week placement offering stability and continuity
- High-impact hospital role with clear statutory focus
- Opportunity to work within well-established acute trust partnerships
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