Mental Health Social Worker – Hospital Discharge & Community

Lincolnshire | Adult Social Care | 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and wants to make a real difference by supporting adults to leave hospital safely and successfully, while also providing ongoing support within the community.

📍 Location: Lincolnshire
 Service: Adult Social Care / Mental Health
 Focus: Hospital Discharge & Community
 Experience: Minimum 2 years' post-qualification
 Registration: Social Work England
 Driving licence & vehicle: Essential

The Role

You will manage a caseload of adults with mental health needs, supporting them through hospital discharge pathways as well as undertaking community-based assessments, reviews and care planning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing Care Act assessments and reviews.

• Managing a community caseload of adults with mental health needs.

• Supporting timely and effective discharge from inpatient mental health settings.

• Developing person-centred care and support plans.

• Coordinating appropriate care packages and community services.

• Identifying strengths, promoting independence and maximising people's choice and control.

• Assessing and managing risk to ensure safe discharge arrangements.

• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

• Reviewing care and support packages to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.

• Working closely with individuals, families, carers and support networks.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements.

• Working collaboratively with NHS colleagues, care providers and wider community services.

• Contributing to effective multi-agency discharge planning.

• Supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes and maintain their independence in the community.

Hospital Discharge

A key focus of the role will be helping adults transition safely from hospital back into the community.

You will work alongside health and social care professionals to:

• Identify individuals' care and support needs.

• Coordinate appropriate services before discharge.

• Reduce unnecessary delays in hospital discharge.

• Ensure risks are identified and appropriately managed.

• Establish sustainable support arrangements within the community.

• Promote independence and prevent unnecessary readmission where possible.

Community Caseload

Alongside discharge work, you will hold a community caseload and undertake:

• New assessments

• Care Act assessments

• Reviews

• Care and support planning

• Risk assessments

• Safeguarding work

• Service and care package coordination

What We're Looking For

We are seeking conscientious, resilient and experienced Social Workers who have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current Social Work England registration.

• Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience.

• Experience working within mental health services, hospital discharge or integrated health and social care.

• Strong knowledge of the Care Act and adult social care practice.

• Experience undertaking assessments, reviews and care planning.

• Strong risk assessment and safeguarding skills.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary/multi-agency environment.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload effectively.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• A commitment to delivering person-centred outcomes.

Essential Requirement

🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

If you are an experienced Adult Social Worker with a background in mental health, hospital discharge or integrated health and social care, we would love to hear from you.