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Darlington Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Adults Social Worker to join our team, supporting timely and person-centred hospital discharges. This is a key role that contributes to safe transitions from hospital to community settings, working closely with health and care partners.

Pay: £26.61 per hour / £196.95 per day

Role Overview:
The role focuses specifically on:

Managing and facilitating hospital discharges

Reviewing individuals in temporary residential placements following discharge

Working within a Home First model

Applying a strengths-based approach to assessment and care planning

Ensuring safe, effective, and timely transitions aligned with Care Act duties

Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration

Proven experience in adult social care, ideally within hospital or discharge settings

Strong understanding of the Care Act, Home First principles, and strengths-based practice

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment

Excellent communication and assessment skills

Contract Details:
Full-time hours (37 hours/week)

Competitive rates of pay

Collaborative working environment with health and care professionals

This is a great opportunity to be part of an impactful team, helping people regain independence and return home safely after a hospital stay.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond


If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826

Refer someone who might be interested in this role & get £300 referral bonus!!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Job Title: Lead Occupational Therapist
Location: Priory Hospital Middleton St George, Darlington,
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary:
Priory Hospital Middleton St George is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Occupational Therapist to lead our Occupational Therapy service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping and delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care across a range of specialist mental health services, including acute, PICU, and rehabilitation settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide professional leadership to the OT team and wider therapy services

Oversee the development and delivery of evidence-based OT interventions

Ensure high-quality assessments and personalised treatment planning

Supervise and support the development of junior OTs and OT assistants

Collaborate closely with the wider MDT to promote holistic recovery outcomes

Lead on service audits, outcome measures, and continuous service improvement initiatives

Uphold and promote best practice standards and clinical governance

Requirements:

HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist

Significant post-registration experience, ideally in secure or mental health settings

Demonstrated leadership, supervision, and service development skills

Strong knowledge of recovery-oriented practice and therapeutic approaches

Excellent communication, organisational, and team-working skills

What We Offer:

Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression

Supportive working environment within a multidisciplinary team

Access to Priorys internal leadership and management training programmes

Company benefits including pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives, and more

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join our dynamic Adult Social Care Team in Darlington.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a strengths-based, person-centred service supporting adults aged 18+ with a variety of complex needs.

Role Overview:

As part of the Adult Social Care Team, you will:

Undertake statutory assessments including Care and Support Needs Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, Safeguarding Enquiries, and Support Planning

Promote independence and well-being through a strengths-based approach

Work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, and partner professionals

Ensure compliance with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with Social Work England registration

Strong assessment and case management skills

Ability to manage a busy caseload and meet tight deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication

Commitment to multi-disciplinary working and making a meaningful difference

Applications welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced social workers

What We Offer:

Competitive pay at £28 per hour

A supportive and collaborative team environment

Regular supervision and annual appraisal

Ongoing training and development opportunities

A strong team identity with clear values and direction

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond


If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at or call on 01147003826

Refer someone who might be interested in this role & get £300 referral bonus!!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.