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Job Title


Mental Health Hospital Discharge Senior Social Worker


Company : London Borough of Hillingdon


Location : Cowley, Uxbridge


Created : 2025-06-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Who You Are As a Social Worker, you are dedicated to providing a high-performing social work service to adults within the community. You have the required professional registration and a commitment to maintaining the Standards for Employers of Social Workers. You possess expertise in at least one area of practice and are motivated to support service users through complex situations with autonomy and professionalism. What the Job Involves The job involves managing a diverse and sometimes complex caseload, including providing safeguarding for adults. You will be responsible for conducting assessments and interventions based on social work principles. You will collaborate with other professionals and agencies and provide support and mentorship to trainee Social Workers. You are expected to maintain confidentiality, adhere to data protection protocols, and demonstrate compliance with the Professional Capabilities Framework at an appropriate level for your experience. Skills Professional social work degree or equivalent Experience with mental health disorders and care management Application of Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Care Act 2014 Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with statutory social work in hospital discharges Ability to manage complex caseloads autonomously Ability to provide expert advice and supervision