London, Greater London, England
Social Care
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
01/04/2025
29/04/2025
Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Discharge Social Worker - West London
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!
Job Title: Discharge Social Worker (Band 6) Location: West London (Isleworth & Hammersmith)
What You'll Be Doing:
Join our Adult Social Care team as a Band 6 Discharge Social Worker , playing a key role in reducing hospital readmissions and ensuring smooth transitions from inpatient care to the community . Your key responsibilities will include:
✔ Conducting Care Act 2014 assessments to support patient well-being. ✔ Working collaboratively with inpatient teams, community services, housing, and voluntary sectors . ✔ Developing and implementing personalised discharge plans for high-risk individuals. ✔ Providing follow-up support in the community to ensure sustained recovery. ✔ Safeguarding and risk management to protect vulnerable adults. ✔ Attending and contributing to discharge and bed management meetings .
Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
✔ A Social Work qualification with Social Work England (SWE) registration . ✔ Experience in mental health social work, discharge planning, or community support . ✔ Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work across inpatient and community settings. ✔ Ability to assess, plan, and coordinate care while working within multidisciplinary teams.
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