Adult Social Worker - Hospital - Norfolk

Eden Brown Synergy are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a hospital-based team at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital.

Location: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, NR4 7UY
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Contract: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31 March 2027
Working Pattern: Full-time
Travel: The role is hospital-based and will entail travel.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Adult Social Worker to work within a dedicated hospital team supporting adults during inpatient stays.

You will work closely with health and social care professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team, helping to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time.

The service follows a Home First ethos, focusing on independence, recovery and supporting individuals to return home wherever appropriate. You will also be involved in reviewing individuals following discharge, either in their own homes or within care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete person-centred assessments with adults and their families/carers.
• Develop and review care and support plans.
• Support safe and timely hospital discharge planning.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest decisions.
• Support Continuing Healthcare (CHC) reviews where required.
• Review individuals following discharge and ensure appropriate support is in place.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Apply the Care Act 2014 and relevant legislation in your practice.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working with adults within social care, hospital or community settings.
• Good knowledge of the Care Act 2014.
• Experience completing Mental Capacity Assessments and best-interest decisions.
• Knowledge and experience of CHC reviews.
• Strong communication, assessment and organisational skills.
• Experience working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to person-centred practice and promoting independence.
• The ability to travel as required.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
• £300 referral bonus when you refer a colleague or friend.
• Bonus for finding your own job.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Interested?

If you are an Adult Social Worker interested in this opportunity, please send your up-to-date CV ASAP to Shristi Yadav at S.yadav @(url removed) or call on (phone number removed)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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