Adult Social Worker- Discharge To Assess (Mental Health)

Sanctuary Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted staffing agency is seeking a Social Worker to join the Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Oxford. This full-time locum role focuses on supporting mental health hospital discharges with a rights-based approach, conducting assessments, and liaising with families and professionals. The ideal candidate has experience in adult social care. Enjoy a vibrant work-life balance in historic Oxford.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care, especially in mental health settings.
• Ability to conduct various assessments related to social care.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and holistic social care to discharged patients.
• Conduct Care Act, S117, and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Draft and present Social Circumstances Reports.

Skills

Advocacy

Holistic social care

Care Act Assessments

Mental Capacity Assessments

S117 Assessments

Risk assessment

Mental Health Act knowledge

Mental Capacity Act knowledge

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Worker - Home First Neighbourhood South Team
Specialism: Adult Social Care - Discharge to Assess (Mental Health)
Location: Oxford, UK
Hourly Rate: £38 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time | Locum

Support recovery, empower lives, and shape futures. An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Social Worker to join The Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Oxford, with a focus on mental health hospital discharges. In this full-time, ongoing locum role, you'll champion a social and rights-based approach within a dynamic multidisciplinary team—ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support to thrive upon discharge.

What you will do

• Provide advocacy and holistic social care to people discharged from mental health hospitals.
• Promote person-centred recovery, autonomy, and self-directed change.
• Conduct Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, S117 Assessments, and contribute to Best Interest Decisions.
• Draft and present Social Circumstances Reports to Mental Health Tribunals.
• Lead safeguarding and risk assessment processes with confidence and clarity.
• Apply frameworks such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act to support legally sound care planning.
• Liaise with carers, families, and other professionals to deliver well-rounded support.
• Participate in multidisciplinary reviews and strategy meetings at the Fullbrook Centre.
• Design effective support plans aligned with individual needs, goals, and preferences.

Why choose Oxford?

With its blend of historic charm and vibrant culture, Oxford is a city that inspires. Renowned for its prestigious universities, stunning architecture, and dynamic community, Oxford offers a unique work-life balance. Enjoy riverside walks, cultural events, and easy access to nature while building a career that makes a difference in people's lives.

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