Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Job title: Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a passionate and experienced Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker to join their dynamic, integrated social work team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the safe and timely discharge of residents from hospital settings, working closely with community health and hospital trust partners across Richmond and Wandsworth.

Your benefits as a Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker:

• Competitive salary up to £52,767

• £3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)

• Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs

• Regular reflective supervision and peer group support

• Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals

• Fully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.

• Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources

As the Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker, you will:

• Work with residents admitted to hospital due to mental health needs, including acute, rehab, forensic, and general wards

• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through close collaboration with health colleagues

• Facilitate timely and safe hospital discharges, reducing delays

• Complete Care Act assessments and develop strength-based support plans

• Empower individuals to have choice and control over their care while ensuring safety and proportionate support

• Conduct mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interest decisions

Essential requirements of this Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker role:

• Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England

• At least one year of post-ASYE experience in a statutory setting

• Experience in case management, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration

• Experience in hospital discharge is desirable, but not essential