Social Worker - First Hospital Team Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team Social Worker – Home First Hospital Team

Job Title:
Social Worker – Home First Hospital Team

Specialism:
Home First / Unscheduled Care

Location:
East Lothian, UK

Salary: £40.00 per hour

Contract:
Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Home First Hospital Team in the stunning region of East Lothian
. Based across John Muir House
, East Lothian Community Hospital
, and occasionally the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
, this role sits within a fast-paced Unscheduled Care service
, embracing the Home First approach to support safe, timely discharges and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

You’ll be working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where your professional judgement, adaptability, and commitment to person-centred care will be highly valued.

• Full Time / Part Time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive hourly rate of £40.00, recognising your experience and expertise
• Professional development opportunities, supporting continued learning and career progression
• Diverse work environment, combining hospital-based work with community-focused practice
• Locum advantages, including autonomy, variety, and exposure to high-impact services

• Respond promptly to referrals via daily multidisciplinary team meetings
• Deliver short-term, focused interventions to stabilise situations and support safe outcomes
• Work collaboratively with MDT colleagues to prevent unnecessary acute hospital admissions
• Support A&E turnaround, assisting patients to avoid ward admission where appropriate
• Apply strong decision-making skills in a fast-moving, unscheduled care setting
• Travel between sites across East Lothian, using your car and driving licence to provide timely support
• Utilise MOSAIC experience where applicable (desirable but not essential)

East Lothian offers an exceptional quality of life, blending beautiful countryside and coastline
, historic towns, and easy access to Edinburgh
. It’s the perfect location to enjoy both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing
.

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency
, proudly rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot with over 1,000 reviews
. We are committed to securing competitive rates and roles that truly match your skills and experience.

Earn £40 per hour, work at the heart of hospital and community care, and make an immediate impact through the Home First approach — apply today and elevate your social work career in East Lothian.