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Experienced Adult Social Worker
Team : Mental Health / Hospital Discharge
Location : Liverpool
Pay Rate : £46.08
Office Use : RQ1513596
We are looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to work in Liverpool
Attend ward reviews to work as part of mental health multi-disciplinary teams in adults and older persons wards to complete assessments of need under the Care Act and develop strengths based support plans.
Key in developing discharge plans and lead on these
Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and make Best Interest decisions when required
Partnership working with health, housing, children’s services etc is essential,
The post holder needs to be a strong communicator and have a robust understanding of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983 in practice.
They will complete section 117 discharge planning meetings and Social Circumstance Reports for mental health tribunals.
They will conduct section 42 safeguarding enquiries when required.
The team cover Merseycare wards across the region. Based currently in Broadoak Unit, Liverpool.