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Adult Social Worker

Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Newcastle City Council is looking for a Locum Adult Social Worker for a 6-month Continuing Health Care project.
  • Candidates should have a social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and proven experience in adult social care, particularly in Continuing Health Care or Care Act assessments.
  • The role involves planning and participating in Decision Support Tool meetings, documenting outcomes, and communicating with the Integrated Care Board as necessary.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience required for this critical role.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to join a supportive team environment.
Locum Adult Social Worker – Continuing Health Care ProjectNewcastle City CouncilOverview:Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Adult Social Worker to support a dedicated 6-month project focused on providing additional capacity to review Continuing Health Care cases. This is a critical role contributing to high-quality service delivery and timely decision-making for adults with complex health and care needs.Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and participate in Decision Support Tool (DST) / Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
  • Coordinate and confirm attendance of relevant parties at DST meetings.
  • Prepare for DST meetings by gathering relevant case information from Eclipse (case management system), care providers and the individual/family.
  • Attend DST meetings and document outcomes accordingly:
    • If Primary Health Need (PHN) is agreed, record outcome on Eclipse – No Further Action.
    • If PHN is not agreed and disagreement exists:
      • Formally communicate disagreements to the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
      • Attend reconvened DSTs if necessary.
      • Draft dispute letters for Service Manager submission where required.
    • If PHN not agreed and no disagreement:
      • Complete Care Act Assessment, Support Plan and financial assessment request.
      • Facilitate transfer of case and funding responsibility to Newcastle City Council.
      • Conduct follow-up calls with the individual/family to explain the outcome and next steps.
Requirements:
  • Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
  • Proven experience in adult social care - ideally including Continuing Health Care or Care Act assessments.
  • Familiarity with Eclipse or similar case management systems.
  • Strong understanding of CHC framework, Care Act legislation and dispute resolution processes.
  • Excellent communication, coordination and decision-making skills.
Why join Newcastle?
  • Flexible locum contract within a well-regarded local authority.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, time-limited project.
  • Supportive team environment and structured supervision.
If you are interested please apply immediately!

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