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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team
Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Job Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing (Hybrid Working)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Ealing. Offering £36.00 per hour, this ongoing full-time locum role combines the flexibility of hybrid working with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with mental health needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team alongside West London NHS Trust, you will play a vital role in supporting safe and effective hospital discharges while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work, allowing you to achieve a healthy work-life balance while broadening your professional experience.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a blend of home and office-based working, giving you greater flexibility in managing your workload.
• Competitive Pay: Earn an excellent hourly rate of £36.00, recognising your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career progression.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships across health and social care services, expanding your professional network.

What you will do

• Carry out strengths-based assessments and reviews for adults with primary mental health needs in line with the Care Act, developing person-centred support plans.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and prepare Social Circumstances Tribunal reports where required.
• Act as a Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged Section 37/41 patients, ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer, working alongside the Safeguarding Adults Manager to manage risk and achieve positive safeguarding outcomes.
• Participate in the team duty rota, screening referrals, responding to safeguarding concerns, and providing advice to service users, carers, and partner professionals.
• Work collaboratively with West London NHS Trust and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver effective hospital discharge planning and coordinated community support.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within adult mental health social work, including hospital discharge.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant mental health legislation.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases while delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions.

Ealing is one of West London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering excellent transport links, beautiful parks, bustling high streets, and a thriving cultural scene. With a welcoming community and easy access to central London, it's an ideal location to develop your career while enjoying everything the capital has to offer.

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Apply today and take the next step in your social work career with this rewarding opportunity in Ealing.