Adult Social Worker- Discharge to Assess (Mental Health)

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Job Title: Social Worker - Home First Neighbourhood South Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care - Discharge to Assess (Mental Health)
Location: Oxford, UK
Hourly Rate: £38 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time | Locum

Support recovery, empower lives, and shape futures.
An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Social Worker to join The Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Oxford, with a focus on mental health hospital discharges. In this full-time, ongoing locum role, you'll champion a social and rights-based approach within a dynamic multidisciplinary team-ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support to thrive upon discharge.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Take control of your schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive Pay: Receive £38 per hour for your vital expertise and frontline service.

• Varied Experience: Work across diverse cases in a role that keeps you challenged and professionally stimulated.

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a team where professional development and collaboration are prioritised.

What you will do:

• Provide advocacy and holistic social care to people discharged from mental health hospitals.

• Promote person-centred recovery, autonomy, and self-directed change.

• Conduct Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, S117 Assessments, and contribute to Best Interest Decisions.

• Draft and present Social Circumstances Reports to Mental Health Tribunals.

• Lead safeguarding and risk assessment processes with confidence and clarity.

• Apply frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act to support legally sound care planning.

• Liaise with carers, families, and other professionals to deliver well-rounded support.

• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and strategy meetings at the Fullbrook Centre.

• Design effective support plans aligned with individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Why choose Oxford?
With its blend of historic charm and vibrant culture, Oxford is a city that inspires. Renowned for its prestigious universities, stunning architecture, and dynamic community, Oxford offers a unique work-life bala