Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK
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. You will work collaboratively with our Pennine Care colleagues and have a crucial part to play in improving mental health services and mental health outcomes for people leaving hospital and their carers.
You will support older and working age adults who also have a functional or organic mental health diagnosis to be discharged from hospital safely and in a timely manner.
This role will include working collaboratively with the person and their carers, liaising closely with health, advocates, and third sector colleagues. You will be co-producing Care Act assessments, support plans, and risk assessments, as well as undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments, chairing Best Interests Meetings, writing Social Circumstances Reports, and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
About You
We are looking for a social worker who has knowledge of the Mental Health Act and is motivated to get the people of Stockport the right care at the right time whilst adopting a strengths-based approach. You will identify community resources and commission appropriate care and support. We are looking for someone who is a qualified and experienced social worker who has a keen interest and passion about mental health social work.
About Us
Putting people at the heart of what we do – no matter what challenges we face is the basis of our core values: Stockport, team, ambition, and respect. These values originated from colleagues across the council and run through everything we do. Our employees are our greatest asset and we’re proud of the way we provide vital frontline services every day to our most vulnerable residents.
At Stockport Council, we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works, and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
You must have:
* A professional qualification in social work
* Social Work England registration
* Post qualified experience
* Enhanced DBS/Update service
* References required for the last 5 years of employment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you
* Competitive Rates of pay
* In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated, and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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