Mental Health Social Worker – Complex Caseload & Discharge

Liquidpersonnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid working

Professional development

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a dedicated Mental Health Team in Shropshire. You will support adults with complex needs, promote recovery, and coordinate aftercare and discharges within a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

You will manage a varied caseload, work with NHS partners and carers, and ensure timely, safe community living through comprehensive assessments and care planning.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification (BA, BSc, MA, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience within Adult Mental Health Services.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983/2007, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Adult Safeguarding legislation.
• Experience completing Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, risk assessments, and support planning.
• Experience supporting complex hospital discharges and community-based interventions. Knowledge of Section 117 Aftercare arrangements and reviews.
• Excellent communication, assessment, report-writing, and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of adults with complex mental health needs, completing assessments, interventions, reviews, and support planning.
• Undertaking Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews to identify eligible needs and develop outcome-focused care plans.
• Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decision-making.
• Working within the Mental Health Act 1983/2007 framework and supporting individuals subject to statutory interventions.
• Facilitating timely hospital discharge planning and addressing barriers to discharge.
• Coordinating Section 117 Aftercare Planning and Reviews.
• Arranging care packages, supported accommodation, residential placements, and community-based support services.
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and responding to concerns relating to abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation.
• Working collaboratively with Community Mental Health Teams, NHS partners, housing providers, carers, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Assessing and managing risk effectively, ensuring robust and defensible decision-making.Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records, assessments, and reports.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Risk assessment

Care Act knowledge

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a dedicated Mental Health Team in Shropshire. You will support adults with complex needs, promote recovery, and coordinate aftercare and discharges within a strengths-based, person-centred approach.

You will manage a varied caseload, work with NHS partners and carers, and ensure timely, safe community living through comprehensive assessments and care planning.