Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a passionate and experienced Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker to join their dynamic, integrated social work team.This is a fantastic opportunity to support the safe and timely discharge of residents from hospital settings, working closely with community health and hospital trust partners across Richmond and Wandsworth.Your benefits as a Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker:Competitive salary up to £52,767£3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughsRegular reflective supervision and peer group supportBespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goalsFully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resourcesAs the Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker, you will:Work with residents admitted to hospital due to mental health needs, including acute, rehab, forensic, and general wardsPrevent unnecessary hospital admissions through close collaboration with health colleaguesFacilitate timely and safe hospital discharges, reducing delaysComplete Care Act assessments and develop strength‐based support plansEmpower individuals to have choice and control over their care while ensuring safety and proportionate supportConduct mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interest decisionsEssential requirements of this Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker role:Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work EnglandAt least one year of post‐ASYE experience in a statutory settingExperience in case management, risk assessment, and multi‐agency collaborationExperience in hospital discharge is desirable, but not essentialWe are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.#J-18808-Ljbffr