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:
1. Competitive salary up to £52,767
2. £3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)
3. Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs
4. Regular reflective supervision and peer group support
5. Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals
6. Fully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.
7. Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources
As the Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker, you will:
8. Work with residents admitted to hospital due to mental health needs, including acute, rehab, forensic, and general wards
9. Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through close collaboration with health colleagues
10. Facilitate timely and safe hospital discharges, reducing delays
11. Complete Care Act assessments and develop strength-based support plans
12. Empower individuals to have choice and control over their care while ensuring safety and proportionate support
13. Conduct mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interest decisions
Essential requirements of this Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker role:
14. Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
15. At least one year of post-ASYE experience in a statutory setting
16. Experience in case management, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration
17. Experience in hospital discharge is desirable, but not essential
If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or
We 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.