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Locum Adult Social Worker – Continuing Health Care Project
Newcastle City Council

Overview:
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