Senior Social Worker Adults; Temporary

Position: Senior Social Worker Adults (Temporary)
Urgent Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Hull / Beverley | Up to £35.50 per hour (Umbrella)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a high-paying, frontline locum opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker (Adults) to join its Hospital Social Work Team. Based primarily at Hull Royal Infirmary, you'll also provide support across the North East Lincolnshire Acute Trusts.

This is a busy, high-impact hospital role suited to confident practitioners with strong Care Act and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) experience. You'll be central to delivering safe, timely discharges, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while protecting adults' rights and wellbeing.

The Role

Carrying out Care Act assessments in line with statutory requirements

Completing Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and best interest decisions

Working closely within MDTs across acute hospital settings

Managing complex discharge planning and safeguarding risks

Handling a fast-paced and varied hospital caseload

Maintaining high-quality, compliant case records

What You'll Need

Qualified Social Worker with post-qualified experience at Senior level

Strong background in Care Act and MCA assessments

Hospital or health-based MDT experience

Ability to work independently in a pressured environment

Organised, resilient, and confident decision-maker

Car driver essential

Why This Role Stands Out

Up to £35.50 per hour (umbrella)

Full-time, Monday-Friday working pattern

Minimum 12-week contract for stability

Frontline hospital role with clear statutory focus

Work alongside established and supportive acute trust teams

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