Social Worker - Mental Health Discharge Team (DORS) - Horsham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency seeks a qualified Social Worker for the Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team in Horsham. This role involves supporting the Mental Health Discharge Team with flexible working arrangements, including 30 hours per week and potential travel expenses. The ideal candidate will manage caseloads, conduct assessments, and ensure smooth transitions for individuals with complex needs. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £38 along with supportive professional supervision.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Potential travel expense support

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Related Assessments.
• Driving license is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hospital discharge for individuals with mental health needs.
• Conduct assessments and planning meetings.
• Engage in safeguarding and capacity assessments.
• Support a countywide team for discharge processes.

Skills

Mental Capacity Assessments

Care Act assessments

Safeguarding

Strengths-based support planning

Effective communication

Independent working

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Social Worker – Mental Health Discharge Team (DORS) in Horsham, earning up to £38 hourly for a 3-month locum position. Working arrangements include 30 hours per week, with a flexible mix of 3 office days and home-based schedules. Join us at County Hall North in Horsham to cover a countywide remit. This is a thrilling opportunity for someone eager to make a real impact in the field of mental health as part of a dynamic social work service.

Perks and benefits:

Joining as a locum provides you with flexibility and variety in your work, allowing you to gain valuable experience across different settings. You’ll earn up to £38 hourly, depending on skills and experience, with potential travel expense support if you live outside West Sussex. There’s also a £150 weekly expenses offer for those meeting certain conditions, making it a lucrative opportunity. We ensure that each candidate is supported with professional supervision and a workload tailored to their professional development>What you will do:

• Act as an allocated social worker facilitating hospital discharge for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and s117 aftercare planning meetings, determining needs and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Engage proactively in safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings.
• Support a small countywide team focused on safe and effective discharge processes.
• Collaborate with family, carers, and healthcare partners, including Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• Work flexibly, often independently, supporting individuals over the age of 18 within either an 18-65 or 65+ age bracket.
• Maintain a caseload, developing and implementing strengths-based support plans to improve patient wellbeing.
• Ensure adherence to Social Work England professional standards and organisational policies in all activities.
• Travel independently across the county, hence a driving licence is advantageous.

Set within the charming town of Horsham, you’ll find an array of local amenities and community resources, making it a delightful place to live and work. With its blend of historic charm and modern convenience, Horsham offers excellent living standards and work-life balance for those venturing into the rewarding field of mental health social work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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