Location: Wandsworth and Richmond, with hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office approximately 40% of the working week.
About the Role
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are recruiting passionate and experienced hospital discharge social workers specialising in mental health. Join our dynamic, integrated social work team and help shape the future of Hospital Discharge Social Work across Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. Our service supports the safe and timely discharge of our residents from several hospital sites, working closely with our community Health and Hospital Trust partners.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with residents admitted due to their mental health needs. Collaborate with acute, rehab, forensic, and general wards.
* Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by partnering with health colleagues, facilitating swift hospital discharges to reduce delays.
* Conduct Care Act assessments, creating strength‑based support plans.
* Engage with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners.
* Undertake carer assessments and support carers, empowering individuals with choice and control, ensuring proportionate support.
* Conduct mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interests meetings, carrying out initial reviews of care to ensure effectiveness.
Qualifications
* Hospital discharge experience (or willingness to gain experience).
* Experience in case management, risk assessment, and multi‑agency collaboration.
* Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and person‑centred practice.
* At least one year of post‑ASYE qualifying experience in a statutory setting.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary: £38,976 – £52,767 competitive plus £3,000 retention bonus every 2 years of service.
* Permanent/full time position.
* Regular reflective and peer group supervision.
* Bespoke personal development plans.
* Fully funded career pathways including Practice Educator, Leadership, Best Interest Assessor, AMHP, Coaching, and Adults Safeguarding at Risk.
* Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources.
* 40 days annual leave (including bank holidays), flexible working, and a generous pension plan.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We also safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS check.
Application Process
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr