Social Worker - Adults - Hospital Discharge

Social Worker - Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Didcot, Oxfordshire

This is a full time temporary position on ongoing basis.

Focussing on supporting hospital discharges from mental health hospitals.

Improving mental health outcomes, bringing a unique social and rights based perspective to a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Ensuring that people receive the right support when discharged from hospital to enable them to thrive in their communities.

Responsibilities:

• Completing Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and S117 Assessments.
• Engaging in the Best Interest Process.
• Drafting Social Circumstances Reports for Mental Health Tribunals.
• Collaborating with health professionals, individuals, and their families.
• Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings at the Fullbrook Centre.
• Developing support plans tailored to individual needs.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and understand of key legislation in Adult Social Care including The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act and The Mental Health Act
• To undertake holistic, strength based assessments.
• To create personalised care and support plans
• To identify and respond appropriately to Safeguarding concerns
• To work closely with other agencies such as The NHS and care providers
• To advocate for people you are working with
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Please apply to it or call Neven on 07936348296!