Description
The Discharge and Community Liaison Social Worker is a specialist practitioner within Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) inpatient services, providing expert social work assessment, intervention and discharge coordination for older adults with functional mental health needs.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder leads on social care assessment, care planning and discharge coordination, ensuring safe, timely and person-centred transitions from hospital to community settings.
The role includes:
- Providing advice and advocacy to service users, carers and families
- Leading discharge planning from admission, coordinating safe, timely and discharges by identifying and addressing barriers and arranging appropriate support
- Undertaking Carer Assessments, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to Best Interests decision-making
- Promoting safeguarding practice, undertaking safeguarding enquiries where required, and contributing to risk assessment and management
- Maintaining accurate records and statutory documentation
The post holder will exercise delegated adult social care responsibilities on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council under the Section 75 Partnership Agreement and act as a champion for social care within inpatient services.
The salary for this role is £41,957 to £50,387 a year, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS).
Benefits:
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Permanent contract
- Full-time working pattern