Social Worker - Mental Health Hospital Discharge in Hillingdon, Middlesex

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Job Title: Social Worker - Mental Health Hospital Discharge
Specialism: Mental Health
Job Location: Hillingdon, UK
Salary: £35.49 per hour
Contract: Ongoing

Join us as a Social Worker in the Mental Health Hospital Discharge team in Hillingdon, where you will earn a rewarding £35.49 per hour in a Full-time position. This ongoing contract provides a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of those requiring support to safely manage their departure from hospital settings.

Perks and benefits:
Step into this role and benefit from flexible working hours that adapt around your lifestyle, enabling you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Work alongside a dynamic team and enjoy professional growth opportunities through continuous training and development programs, which will keep your skills sharp and up-to-date. Experience a supportive work environment that champions collaboration and innovative practice. Alongside these enduring advantages, relish the benefit of accruing annual leave on an hourly basis, ensuring you have well-deserved breaks to recharge.

What you will do:
- Manage a complex social work caseload with increased autonomy, including safeguarding adults
- Utilize various frameworks for assessment and intervention
- Provide mentorship and support for trainees and new employees
- Ensure regular supervision for effective practice and professional growth
- Apply comprehensive understanding and evidence-based practice in social care
- Challenge discriminatory practices appropriately and uphold equity
- Lead proactive responses to emergency safety and liberty issues
- Maintain cost-consciousness in applying available resources
- Contribute to team and service plans, aligning personal efforts with team objectives
- Ensure compliance with Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework

If you are a Senior Social Worker:
- Manage more complex caseloads with high levels of autonomy
- Offer expert guidance and professional supervision to peers
- Ensure effective caseload management and reflective practice
- Prepare detailed reports for the Court of Protection
- Chair and participate in professional and inter-agency meetings

Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant experience within UK Social Services, working as a qualified Social Worker

Hillingdon is a vibrant and diverse area where history meets innovation. The local communities are welcoming, and the borough boasts excellent transport links, making it an ideal location to both live and work. Embrace the opportunity to enjoy Hillingdon's green spaces, cultural events, and a variety of leisure facilities, all contributing to a delightful work-life balance. Join the team today and be part of a forward-thinking community.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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