Social Worker, Mental Health

About the role

Are you a high-performing Adults’ Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that values professional development and supports innovation in practice.

We are currently seeking a Social Worker to join our Immediate Response Service, Hospital Team, where you will play a vital role in supporting adults with their discharge from hospital.

What You’ll Do

As a Social Worker, you will:

• Work collaboratively with Hospital Trusts and wider partners.
• Undertake strength-based assessments to support safe and effective hospital discharge.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, care providers, and families to develop personalised care plans.
• Undertake Care Act Assessments, Section 117 reviews, Mental Capacity Act assessments, Best Interest decisions.
• Respond to safeguarding referrals, conduct risk assessments, and implement protection plans.
• Promote independence and least restrictive options in line with the Care Act 2014.

About You

• We are looking for a qualified and experienced Social Worker who:
• Holds Social Work England registration.
• Has a strong background in delivering statutory duties, including Care Act responsibilities and safeguarding adults.
• Experience in hospital discharge, adult safeguarding, or urgent response services.
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Brings excellent communication and relationship-building skills to foster collaborative working across agencies.
• Is motivated, resilient, and ready to take on a social worker role within the team.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Human Rights Act.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.

Why Join Us:

• Become part of a highly rated Adult Social Work service and play a key role in improving lives across Hillingdon.
• Career progression, Practice Educator, including Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training, and development opportunities are available, with a clear pathway for growth.
• You’ll contribute to delivering essential services and support vulnerable adults in their transition to independence.
• If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of adults with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• 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 Benefit
  s — 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.