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Social Worker - Mental Health Hospital Discharge - Stockport
Eden Brown Synergy
Stockport
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a passionate mental health hospital discharge social worker to join a dynamic team. This role is vital for enhancing mental health services and outcomes for individuals transitioning from hospital to home. You will work closely with patients, their families, and various health professionals to ensure safe and timely discharges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, creating support plans, and participating in mental health tribunals. If you are dedicated to making a difference in mental health care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.
Qualifications
- Experience in mental health assessments and support planning.
- Knowledge of Care Act and Mental Capacity Assessments.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with mental health diagnoses in hospital discharge.
- Collaborate with health professionals and co-produce care plans.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
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