Mental Health Social Worker in Chichester, West Sussex

Job Title:
Mental Health Social Worker - Discharge Team

Specialism:
Social Care / Mental Health

Location:
Chichester, UK

Salary:
£38.00 Hourly

Type:
Ongoing – Full Time/Part Time

Join our dynamic team in Chichester as a Mental Health Social Worker where you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of others while enjoying the flexibility and benefits of locum work. This ongoing position offers a stimulating Full Time/Part Time role within a supportive and innovative environment, where your expertise will drive change and improvement for individuals in need of specialist mental health services.

Perks and benefits:

• Weekly Expenses: Enjoy up to £150 weekly for expenses if you reside outside West Sussex, ensuring your locum experience is as seamless as possible.
• Hybrid Work Culture: Offering you the best of both office and home-based settings for a balanced life.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Choose between Full Time and Part Time arrangements, allowing you to harmonize work with your personal priorities.
• Professional Development: Access continuous professional development opportunities and supervision to boost your skills and confidence.
• Wellbeing and Growth: Work in a community that values wellbeing and professional growth, allowing you to make a lasting difference.

In this challenging but rewarding role, you will work as part of a robust and dynamic social work service. As an allocated social worker, you are responsible for delivering a statutory social work service to those needing specialist mental health services, and you'll support their discharge from hospital. You will be working in partnership with the newly formed mental health hospital discharge hub, tackling statutory duties such as Care Act assessments, s117 aftercare planning meetings, safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and other social care-related tasks. This fast-paced role requires you to be proactive and able to operate under pressure, ensuring that all facets of the individual’s needs are addressed in the discharge process. Serving as part of a specialized county-wide team, you’ll focus solely on discharge duties, aligned to mental health hospitals catering to people aged 18 and over. The role may require you to manage a range of responsibilities, including conducting strengths-based assessments, planning and reviewing care that addresses eligible needs and outcomes.

What you will do:

• Manage a diverse caseload, working with individuals, families, and carers to assess needs and develop personalised care plans.
• Serve as a professional representative, ensuring safe and effective service delivery for those with complex mental health disorders.
• Collaborate effectively with a range of teams and external agencies, such as the NHS, to coordinate comprehensive support.
• Stay informed on relevant legislation and adhere to professional standards to deliver a high-quality service.
• Develop and implement innovative support plans using local community resources to enhance clients' wellbeing.

Living in Chichester combines city vibrancy with the tranquillity of the coast. With rich historical roots, captivating countryside, and cultural excitement, Chichester offers a remarkable quality of life. Join us in this rewarding position where your skills will shine in a setting that celebrates both natural beauty and professional excellence.

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