Hybrid Mental Health Social Worker - Caseload & Discharge

Remedy Recruitment Group; Shrewsbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal consultant

First access to jobs

Referral bonus

Weekly payroll

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is supporting Shropshire Council to recruit a Healthcare Qualified Social Worker within the Social Care Team. You will manage caseloads, collaborate with hospitals, and ensure care decisions meet professional standards and national guidelines.

Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office. Assignment length: 3 months with potential extension. Travel to out-of-area hospitals may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare social worker.
• Knowledge of The Care Act (2014), Mental Health Act (1983/07) and The Mental Capacity Act (2005).
• Ability to manage a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Support timely hospital discharge and address discharge barriers.
• Coordinate care packages, placements and community support for safe discharge.

Skills

Social work

Mental health

Caseload management

Tools

DBS

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group is supporting Shropshire Council to recruit a Healthcare Qualified Social Worker within the Social Care Team. You will manage caseloads, collaborate with hospitals, and ensure care decisions meet professional standards and national guidelines.

Hybrid working: 2-3 days in office. Assignment length: 3 months with potential extension. Travel to out-of-area hospitals may be required.