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.

• 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

• 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

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.