Social Worker

My Social Work News; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in Horsham seeks a Social Worker for a 3-month locum role, offering flexible working arrangements and up to £38 hourly. The successful candidate will support individuals with complex mental health needs, facilitating hospital discharges and conducting assessments. This position includes professional supervision and travel expense support, making it a great opportunity for those looking to make an impact in social work.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional supervision

Travel expense support

Weekly expenses offer

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker.
• Experience in mental health settings is preferred.
• Driving licence is advantageous for travel.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate hospital discharge for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Conduct assessments and aftercare planning meetings.
• Engage in safeguarding and Best Interest Meetings.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare partners.

Skills

Complex mental health needs

Care Act assessments

Safeguarding

Mental Capacity Assessments

Support planning

Job description

Social Worker – Mental Health Discharge Team (DORS) in Horsham, earning up to £38 hourly for a 3-month locum position. Working arrangements include 30 hours per week, with a flexible mix of 3 office days and home-based schedules. Join us at County Hall North in Horsham to cover a countywide remit. This is a thrilling opportunity for someone eager to make a real impact in the field of mental health as part of a dynamic social work service.

Perks and benefits:

Joining as a locum provides you with flexibility and variety in your work, allowing you to gain valuable experience across different settings. You’ll earn up to £38 hourly, depending on skills and experience, with potential travel expense support if you live outside West Sussex. There’s also a £150 weekly expenses offer for those meeting certain conditions, making it a lucrative opportunity. We ensure that each candidate is supported with professional supervision and a workload tailored to their professional development.

What you will do:

• Act as an allocated social worker facilitating hospital discharge for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and s117 aftercare planning meetings, determining needs and ensuring smooth transitions.
• Engage proactively in safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Best Interest Meetings.
• Support a small countywide team focused on safe and effective discharge processes.
• Collaborate with family, carers, and healthcare partners, including Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
• Work flexibly, often independently, supporting individuals over the age of 18 within either an 18-65 or 65+ age bracket.
• Maintain a caseload, developing and implementing strengths-based support plans to improve patient wellbeing.
• Ensure adherence to Social Work England professional standards and organisational policies in all activities.
• Travel independently across the county, hence a driving licence is advantageous.

Set within the charming town of Horsham, you’ll find an array of local amenities and community resources, making it a delightful place to live and work. With its blend of historic charm and modern convenience, Horsham offers excellent living standards and work-life balance for those venturing into the rewarding field of mental health social work.

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