Adult Social Worker

Social Worker – Mental Health, Hospital Discharge | Wrexham County Borough Council

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Social Worker with expertise in Mental Health and Hospital Discharge? Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their vital team, focusing on the seamless transition and ongoing support for individuals with mental health needs.

Pay Rate : £46.62 per hour

About the Role :

As a Social Worker specialising in Mental Health and Hospital Discharge, you will play a crucial role in assessing, planning, and coordinating safe and timely discharges for individuals from hospital settings, ensuring they receive the appropriate support within the community. Your responsibilities will typically include :

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals\’ mental health, social care needs, and capacity, adhering to relevant legislation (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act).
• Developing robust discharge plans in collaboration with service users, families, carers, and multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) including health professionals.
• Identifying and coordinating access to suitable community-based services and ongoing support to promote recovery and prevent readmission.

Managing complex cases, including those involving safeguarding concerns for …