Senior Social Worker Adults

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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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