Adult’s Social Worker
Team: Mental Health Hospital Discharge
Location: Stockport
Rate: £30
We are currently recruiting for a mental health hospital discharge social worker to join our dynamic and friendly team. You will be part of a newly created all age adult mental health hospital discharge team, working collaboratively with our Pennine Care colleagues to improve mental health services and outcomes for people leaving hospital and their carers.
You will support older and working age adults with functional or organic mental health diagnoses to be discharged from hospital safely and timely.
This role includes working collaboratively with individuals and their carers, liaising closely with health professionals, advocates, and third sector colleagues. You will co-produce Care Act assessments, support plans, and risk assessments, undertake Mental Capacity Assessments, chair Best Interests Meetings, write Social Circumstances Reports, and attend Mental Health Tribunals.
We are looking for a social worker with knowledge of the Mental Health Act who is motivated to provide the right care at the right time while adopting a strengths-based approach. You will identify community resources and commission appropriate care and support. The ideal candidate is a qualified and experienced social worker with a keen interest and passion for mental health social work.
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