Mental Health Hospital Discharge Social Worker

We’re looking for a dedicated and professional to join our Mental Health Specialist Social Work Team as a Hospital Discharge Social Worker. We offer a competitive starting salary of £42,771.

We work to support people to live in the community and working with families and local communities is central to our approach, as we know this achieves the best outcomes for people. Developing a whole‑system response with our key partners is critical to providing good quality care and outcome‑focused solutions to delivering the right support. We appreciate the very specific skills, knowledge and experience that Mental Health Social Workers bring. In recognition of this, we expect all Mental Health Social Workers to work towards training to be a Practice Educator as a Senior Social Worker (starting salary of £48,003) and an AMHP as an Advanced Practitioner (starting salary of £53,172). We offer access to monthly support and supervision and manageable caseloads. Within the wider service, we offer Social Workers many CPD opportunities.

You will be working as a Social Worker in a friendly and supportive team within the wider Immediate Support Service, providing Social Work services to adults in Hillingdon. Social workers have a crucial part to play in improving mental health outcomes for Hillingdon residents. You will be working in partnership with residents, families and carers, as well as other professionals, to optimise involvement and provide collaborative solutions. You will need to use all your Social Work skills, knowledge and values to engage with people in creative ways, to find out what matters to individuals and to promote their recovery and independence.

We are looking for a Social Worker who is dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Strong Social Work values, flexibility, a ‘can‑do’ approach and professional high standards are essential, as will be the ability to robustly advocate for people’s human rights. In essence, we are looking for people who are passionate about doing the right thing.

Benefits:

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36‑hour workweek for all full‑time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non‑casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council‑owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco‑friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24‑hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly. The aim is to have our workforce representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. Candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre‑employment screening: Enhanced DBS Check, Qualifications Check, Professional Registration Check, 5 years of Referencing.

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.