Social Worker – Urgent & Emergency Care Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Urgent & Emergency Care Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care
Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
Salary: Umbrella £27.40 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Urgent and Emergency Care service in Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to support adults with complex needs through assessment, support planning, safeguarding and discharge planning. The successful candidate will work within a strength-based and person-centered approach, promoting independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

What you will do

Assessment & Support Planning

• Manage a complex caseload of adults requiring social care support.
• Complete assessments, reviews and support plans, including health and social care assessments.
• Identify opportunities for reablement and preventative support.
• Provide advice and guidance to individuals, careers and professionals.

Safeguarding & Risk Management

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
• Support effective management of risk while maintaining a person-centered approach.
• Contribute to Mental Capacity Act (MCA) processes and safeguarding duties.

Urgent & Emergency Care

• Support discharge planning and work closely with health, voluntary and community partners.
• Contribute to Duty and TOCH assessments.
• Support DST/CHC processes where required.
• Liaise with system partners to coordinate appropriate support and services.

Practice Development

• Contribute to mentoring and practice development.
• Support less experienced staff and students where required.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working is available, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely, subject to service requirements.
• Visits will be carried out across the North of Nottinghamshire.
• The role will be based across Bassetlaw Hospital and Retford Hospital within the UEC North service.
• Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am–5:00pm and Friday 8:30am–4:30pm.

Why Nottinghamshire

This role offers an opportunity to work within an Urgent and Emergency Care service, supporting adults with complex needs and contributing to effective assessment, safeguarding, discharge planning and coordinated care.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.