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- You will be part of a newly created all age adult mental health hospital discharge team. You will work collaboratively with our Pennine Care colleagues and have a crucial part to play in improving mental health services and mental health outcomes for people leaving hospital and their carers.
- You will support older and working age adults who also have a functional or organic mental health diagnosis to be discharged from hospital safely and in a timely manner.
- This role will include working collaboratively with the person and their carers. Liaising closely with health, advocates and third sector colleagues. You will be co-producing Care Act assessments, support plans and risk assessments. As well as undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments, chairing Best Interests Meetings, writing Social Circumstances Reports and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
- We are looking for a social worker who has knowledge of the Mental Health Act and is motivated to get the people of Stockport the right care at the right time whilst adopting a strengths based approach. You will identify community resources and commission appropriate care and support. We are looking for someone who is a qualified and experienced social worker who has a keen interest and passion about mental health social work.
