Location
London, United Kingdom
Type
Full Time
Salary (£)
42,939 – 50,697 per year
About East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust isn’t just another name in the healthcare space. They’ve built a strong reputation across mental health services, driven by community values, and a genuine commitment to empowering older adults. Their Mental Health Care of Older People team isn’t just reactive — they’re proactive, collaborative, and deeply human in how they approach every discharge, every patient, every day.
Job details
Benefits
- Supportive work environment – Work closely with senior nurses, OTs, and social work leaders who’ve got your back
- Career growth – Get ongoing support from senior practitioners and operational leads
- Meaningful work – Make a real difference by helping older adults safely transition home
- Multidisciplinary collaboration – Team up with local authorities, voluntary partners, and acute hospital staff
- Flexible pathway focus – Contribute across inpatient, general hospital, and community discharge models
Requirements
- Degree in Social Work, registered with Social Work England
- Solid experience supporting older adults with mental health needs
- Good grasp of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act/DOLS
- Comfortable leading discharge planning from both community and hospital settings
- Confident writing reports and supporting adult safeguarding processes
- Natural team player with a drive for impactful work
Salary Details
£42,939 – £50,697 annually, depending on experience. You’ll also enjoy NHS benefits and access to future progression routes.
About the Role
This isn’t your average discharge role. As a Hospital Discharge Mental Health Social Worker, you’ll play a key part in smoothing the discharge flow for older adults in City and Hackney. You’ll get stuck into ward and community-based work, shaping recovery journeys alongside a brilliant multidisciplinary team.
From tackling social barriers to guiding patients through complex mental health transitions, your voice as a social worker matters here. You’ll help deliver a discharge-to-assess model, contribute to better patient outcomes, and keep the social perspective front and centre. If you’re someone who gets fired up about doing the work that actually changes lives – this might just be it.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the key discharge social work lead across inpatient and general hospital wards
- Represent the social model in all interventions and multidisciplinary planning
- Work closely with patients and carers to identify strengths and promote independence
- Support adult safeguarding cases with confidence and professionalism
- Handle follow-up reviews post discharge before transitioning cases to the wider community team
- Actively reduce delays and improve the discharge process from a whole-system perspective
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure the safety of vulnerable groups.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
East London NHS Foundation Trust values diversity. They welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, seen, and heard.
Employer Details
- Company Name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: London, United Kingdom
- Contact: Provided upon shortlisting
Reference Number
426-CORP979-A
How To Apply
Time’s ticking on this one. If you’re ready to bring your compassion, smarts, and energy into a role that actually matters – Apply Now.
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