Overview
We are seeking a Discharge Support Worker to join our Mental Health Floating Support team, within wards in Greater Manchester. There are multiple sites available (with some local community outreach) in North and South Manchester.
This role provides a highly-responsive hospital in‑reach service to deliver housing‑related support for people with mental health needs, and additional issues, which create barriers for discharge (e.g. homelessness, history of offences, financial issues). We are looking for someone to work a maximum of 32.5 hours.
Our person‑centred approach aims to encourage our service users in their aspirations, while supporting them to have the best quality of life. You will support individuals to work towards achieving outcomes across key areas, including independent living and social skills, community links and social inclusion, and pathways to meaningful employment.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out person‑centred assessments to identify housing support needs
- Ensuring clear targets for outputs, timescales and quality
- Providing direct support and practical assistance in accessing housing and support options
- Providing support to maximise financial wellness
- Creating links with housing and support providers to create sustainable pathways
- Ensuring smooth transitions out of hospital
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs is an essential requirement.
- Applicants must be located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Benefits
- Probationary bonus
- Pension contributions
- 28 days annual leave
- Company‑paid enhanced DBS
- Full training is provided; opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
Equal Opportunity
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization. Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer.
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