Social Worker - Hospital Assessment Team

Moray; Elgin; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Scotland is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Home Assessment Team. This role involves working with vulnerable adults to enhance their independence by delivering person-centred care in both hospital and community settings. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in adult services and possess strong communication and assessment skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and a hybrid working model, making it a great opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult services.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and across professional boundaries.
• Experience working in a Health/Social Care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support to individuals.
• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals.
• Undertake holistic assessments of client needs.

Skills

Expertise in Adult Support & Protection

Experience in strength-based working

Good communication skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Relevant professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

# Social Worker - Hospital Assessment TeamRef no:: MOR11321Published:: 06/01/2026Closes:: 20/01/2026Location:: Dr.Grays High Street Elgin Moray, Elgin, IV30 1SNSalary:: £44,938 - £49,273 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 36.25 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Job Description**Join Our Home Assessment Team – Make a Real Difference Every Day!** **Role:** Social Worker – Home Assessment Team **Hours:** 36.25 per week **Location:** Dr Gray's Hospital, with flexible working across Moray **Salary:** £44,938**Closing Date:** 20 January 2026**About the Role**Health and Social Care Moray are looking for a passionate professional to join our newly established Home Assessment Team. This is your chance to be the vital link that helps vulnerable adults remain in their own homes, promoting independence and wellbeing.You’ll work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, supporting adults with complex needs—whether in hospital or at home—to regain independence and live safely.**What You’ll Do*** Deliver person-centred care and support that keeps individuals at the heart of every decision* Support adults with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, dementia, and other complex health and social care needs* Work across hospital and community settings, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care* Champion strength-based approaches in assessment and care planning* Collaborate with a wide range of professionals in multidisciplinary teams**What We’re Looking For**You are a registered Social Worker with a strong foundation in adult services and a commitment to best practice. You bring:* Expertise in Adult Support & Protection, Adults with Incapacity, and current legislation* A calm, critical thinker with a person-centred approach* Experience in strength-based working and care planning* A collaborative spirit and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion**What We Offer**Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth:* Ongoing professional development* Reflective supervision* A supportive team culture that celebrates your commitmentThis is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact during a critical time in someone’s life.Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming adult social care in Moray.## RequirementsTo participate in the activities of an Integrated Adult Social Work Team receiving requests for and under-taking holistic assessments of client’s needs. Support the person to arrange the support they require to meet their outcomes. Work across professional boundaries when required and within Multi Disciplinary TeamsUndertake Social Work assessments when required by Team Manager or on receipt of referral from other professionals.Design and organise suitable packages of care if required, having undertaken full holistic assessments and ensured that adequate resources are available in conjunction with carers, relatives and statutory and independent sector agencies.Liaise with other local authority services i.e. old age psychiatry, learning disability, mental health, partner agencies, providers and informal service users carers to seek to meet needs in the most efficient and appropriate way.Monitor and review service user needs and provision on a regular basis.Provide direct service and support to individuals and families, and their carers.Collaborate with colleagues within the Health and Social Care Teams.Participate with Team Manager in supervision, staff development and ERDP.Participate in office duty system when required. Maintain case records, both electronic and manual, provide information for performance indicators, unfulfilled procedures and statutory duties in line with national and local policy practices and procedures.Health and Safety.## The IndividualExperience of working in a Health/Social Care setting.Demonstrable understanding of main issues facing Community CareRelevant professional qualification in Social WorkSSSC Registered Good communication skills (written and oral)Ability to manage changeGood record keeping skillsAbility to work to deadlines and under pressureAbility to manage own workloadCompetent use of IT equipment, software and good keyboards skillsAssessment and organisational skillsFinance skillsAbility to negotiate and liaise in relation to care managementYou will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car.Good team playerGood interpersonal skills Ability to work in partnership in a multi-professional wayMust be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the serviceAbility to reconcile demands/ wishes against needs and financial pressuresAbility to work in an open plan / shared officeAbility to work in different offices dependent on service requirementsThis post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement