Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Liquid Personnel

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Location Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 21, 2026 Last posted April 21, 2026
Job description

Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a passionate and experienced Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker to join their dynamic, integrated social work team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support the safe and timely discharge of residents from hospital settings, working closely with community health and hospital trust partners across Richmond and Wandsworth.

Your benefits as a Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker:

  • Competitive salary up to £52,767
  • £3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)
  • Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs
  • Regular reflective supervision and peer group support
  • Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals
  • Fully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.
  • Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources

As the Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker, you will:

  • Work with residents admitted to hospital due to mental health needs, including acute, rehab, forensic, and general wards
  • Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through close collaboration with health colleagues
  • Facilitate timely and safe hospital discharges, reducing delays
  • Complete Care Act assessments and develop strength-based support plans
  • Empower individuals to have choice and control over their care while ensuring safety and proportionate support
  • Conduct mental capacity assessments and facilitate best interest decisions

Essential requirements of this Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker role:

  • Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England
  • At least one year of post-ASYE experience in a statutory setting
  • Experience in case management, risk assessment, and multi-agency collaboration
  • Experience in hospital discharge is desirable, but not essential

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or [email protected]

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 

About this role

Summary

Support hospital discharges for adults with mental health needs, coordinate care, and assess capacity and safety.

Job title

Adults Social Worker Hospital Discharge

Experience level

at least 1 year post-ASYE

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

hybrid working, based in Richmond or Wandsworth, UK

Salary

up to £52,767 and £3,000 retention bonus

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

social work registrationcase managementrisk assessment

Preferred skills

care act assessmentsmental capacity assessmentsmulti-agency collaboration

Specializations

mental healthhospital dischargesocial work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, UK

Hybrid City

Unknown location

Hybrid
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