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Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Adults Hospital Team
Location: Huddersfield, UK
Salary: £35 per hour
Contract: Locum, Ongoing, Full Time / Part Time

Embark on an exciting locum journey as a Qualified Social Worker within the Adults Hospital Team at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This rewarding opportunity offers excellent flexibility with both full‑time and part‑time options alongside a competitive hourly rate of £35. You will be a key part of the Kirklees Adult Care social services team, supporting timely and effective hospital discharges through Care Act and Mental Capacity Act work. If you bring hospital‑based experience, this role is an ideal next step in your locum career.

• Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Shape your working pattern around your lifestyle while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £35 per hour in recognition of your skills and professional experience.
• Professional Development: Benefit from regular supervision, learning opportunities, and ongoing support to enhance your practice.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a fast-paced, collaborative hospital team committed to making a real difference.
• Great Location: Enjoy working in Huddersfield, combining vibrant town life with easy access to beautiful countryside.

• Undertake Care Act assessments and Mental Capacity Act / Best Interests decisions to support safe and timely hospital discharges.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect, managing cases with appropriate legal and procedural authority.
• Complete strengths‑based assessments to determine eligibility and promote wellbeing and independence.
• Carry out positive risk assessments, ensuring least restrictive interventions wherever possible.
• Play a central role in adult safeguarding processes and enquiries.
• Participate in the duty rota, contributing to shared team responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date case records using council IT systems and procedures.
• Work with complex cases while supporting and mentoring colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks, statutory guidance, and council practice standards.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary professionals, providing clear verbal and written reports.
• Maintain continuous professional development (CPD) and uphold Social Work England (SWE) registration requirements.

• Recognised Social Work qualification with current Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience working with vulnerable adults and carers.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice.
• Ability to apply social work methods to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Strong IT skills to support accurate recording and reporting.
• Enhanced DBS and barred list clearance (previous convictions assessed as part of recruitment).

Huddersfield is a thriving town set against the stunning Pennine hills, offering a rich blend of history, culture, education, and natural beauty. It’s an excellent place to live and work, providing both professional fulfilment and an outstanding quality of life.

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