Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Ealing, London

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Senior Social Worker within the Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Ealing, earning £36.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours with a flexible hybrid working model, providing the perfect balance between home working and collaborative office-based practice. Working within Adult Social Care, you will support adults with mental health needs through effective discharge planning, strengths-based interventions, and statutory social work responsibilities, making a real difference to individuals' lives and wellbeing.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time – Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of combining home working with office-based collaboration and team support.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £36.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Continuous Learning: Access professional development opportunities, training resources, and ongoing support to enhance your practice.
• Varied Caseload: Work with a diverse range of complex mental health cases, broadening your experience and expertise.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals and expand your professional network.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility and autonomy that locum work provides.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes following hospital discharge.

What you will do

• Social Care Assessments: Conduct Care Act assessments and reviews for adults with primary mental health needs.
• Support Planning: Develop and implement strengths-based, person-centred care and support plans.
• Hospital Discharge Planning: Facilitate safe and effective discharge planning in partnership with healthcare professionals and community services.
• Mental Capacity Assessments: Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision-making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Tribunal Reporting: Prepare comprehensive Social Circumstances Tribunal reports to a high professional standard.
• Social Supervision: Act as Social Supervisor for conditionally discharged Section 37/41 patients, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Legal Framework Application: Apply relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007), and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Court of Protection Work: Contribute to Court of Protection proceedings, including Schedule 21A challenges where required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with mental health professionals, housing providers, healthcare teams, carers, and partner agencies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and assessments.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience within Adult Mental Health Services or Mental Health Social Work.
• Hospital Discharge Experience: Experience supporting adults through complex discharge pathways and community reintegration.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, and safeguarding legislation.
• Assessment Skills: Proven ability to complete complex assessments, risk assessments, and support planning.
• Court and Tribunal Experience: Experience preparing reports and contributing to legal and tribunal processes is highly desirable.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Partnership Working: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.

Why Ealing

Ealing is one of London's most vibrant and diverse boroughs, offering an excellent quality of life with beautiful parks, thriving communities, and outstanding transport connections. Known for its rich cultural scene, local amenities, and welcoming atmosphere, Ealing provides the perfect balance between city living and green open spaces. It is an excellent location for professionals looking to develop their careers while enjoying everything London has to offer.

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