Adult Social Worker MH Hospital Discharge #RQ1524133

Semester.co.uk; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health sector is seeking a Social Worker for a Long Term Temporary position in Liverpool. The role involves assessing needs under the Care Act, developing support plans, and conducting safeguarding inquiries. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work degree and SWE registration. Benefits include ongoing training and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Free ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS completed

Support and advice from a dedicated team

Dedicated and experienced consultant

Various employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983.
• SWE Registration and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Attend ward reviews as part of mental health multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop strengths-based support plans and lead discharge plans.
• Conduct section 117 discharge planning meetings.

Skills

Communication

Partnership Working

Education

Degree in Social Work

Professional Qualification in Social Work

Job description

Position: Social Worker - Long Term Temporary

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

The role involves attending ward reviews as part of mental health multidisciplinary teams in adult and older persons wards to assess needs under the Care Act and develop strengths-based support plans. The post holder will be key in developing and leading discharge plans, completing Mental Capacity Assessments, and making Best Interest decisions when required. Partnership working with health, housing, children’s services, and other agencies is essential.

The candidate must be a strong communicator with a robust understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Mental Health Act 1983 in practice. Responsibilities include conducting section 117 discharge planning meetings, preparing Social Circumstance Reports for mental health tribunals, and conducting section 42 safeguarding enquiries as needed. The team covers Merseycare wards across the region, currently based in Broadoak Unit, Liverpool.

Essential Criteria:

1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK

Additional Requirements:

• A professional qualification in social work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS/Update service
• References for the last 5 years of employment

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration
• Competitive pay rates
• In-house payroll with weekly payments
• Enhanced DBS completed
• Support and advice from a friendly, dedicated team
• Dedicated and experienced consultant
• Various employment opportunities in your preferred area

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