Senior Social Worker – St Mary’s Hospital, Warrington
Join St Mary’s Hospital in Warrington as a Senior Social Worker and be part of changing lives for the better. The role focuses on delivering excellent healthcare within a strong teamwork culture as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Deaf Mental Health problems.
Responsibilities
- Managing a complex caseload and providing social care assessments, risk assessments and pre‑admission arrangements for discharge of service users.
- Liaising with home authorities (Health, SSD and Probation) at admission and discharge, and collaborating with authorities, service users and families in decision‑making and care planning.
- Maintaining electronic/integrated records of work undertaken and completing administrative procedures.
- Contributing to the preparation of reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, appeals to the Mental Health Act and Independent Hospital Managers, and attending hearings.
- Facilitating access to welfare and support services for patients and families.
- Providing guidance and support to junior members of the team.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should come from NHS or private care with experience in managing complex caseloads and be capable of leading assessments and discharge planning in a multidisciplinary environment.
Employer
St Mary’s Hospital is part of Elysium Healthcare, a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The organisation is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment.
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