Adults Social Worker, Hospital Discharge Team

MR-308

£30 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Social Care

Posted 4 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Adults Social Worker, Stockport
Pay rate £30 per hour
Vitalis Social Care are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join a Hospital Discharge Team in Stockport.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities: -

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.

About You

We are looking for a social worker who has knowledge of the Mental Health Act and is motivated to get the people of Stockport the right care at the right time whilst adopting a strengths based approach. You will identify community resources and commission appropriate care and support. We are looking for someone who is a qualified and experienced social worker who has a keen interest and passion about mental health social work.

Please contact Molly Rylance on 07815461919 or email molly.rylance@vitalissocialcare.co.uk for more information.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

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