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.

• 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

• 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

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.