Job summary
CPG Rehab, Re-enablement and Recovery unit is a bed-based facility supporting people to recover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma, surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, prevents admission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. Its a multi-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist, Social Workers, and Care Staff.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Title: Social Worker
Internal applicants only
Base: Community Inpatient Unit
Hours: 37.5 a week, permanent, pay award pending
Salary Range 5 £29,317 - £35,715 per annum
As a social worker within the team at CIU you would work:
As part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and support admissions and discharges within the unit.
To assess care needs and to implement appropriate care package/ placement within the Care Act Legislation.
To act as a role model in the adherence of the Mental Capacity Act.
If you have a relevant social work qualification, relevant registration with professional body and enjoy working as part of an MDT please get in touch.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £29,317 to £35,714.97 a year Range 5, per annum, pay award pending
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B9814-26-161
- Job locations: Community Inpatient Unit, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more information before completing your application.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Ability to work weekends and bank holidays
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with adults.
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Assessing people, the development of support plans and reviewing such plans.
- Work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of using SystmOne
- Assess complex situations of risk and admission to care
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant social work qualification
- Relevant registration with professional body
Desirable
- Achievement of post qualifying qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of individuals needs.
- Legislation and case law and the national social care agenda.
- Knowledge of services available to support service users and carers
- Working knowledge of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act and LPS
- Ability to effectively manage own workload
- Knowledge of carers rights.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Understanding of consent
- Knowledge of funding streams
- Ability to consult/negotiate with internal and external organizations and professionals.
- Ability to communicate to individuals, families and carers on sensitive issues
- Ability to explain legislation and financial
- Competent IT skills
- Commitment to Care Plus Group core values
Desirable
- Have an understanding of the performance agenda
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This advert is for Social Worker with Care Plus Group in Community Inpatient Unit, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £29,317 to £35,714.97 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Aug 2026.
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