About this role
Job summary
Why might this job interest you?
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Band 6 Social Worker to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team at Parklands Hospital on a 3- month temporary contract. This is a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to play a vital role in supporting adults receiving inpatient mental health care, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred discharge planning from admission through to recovery.
Main duties of the job
As an Inpatient Social Worker, you will work closely with service users, carers, ward staff, community mental health teams, local authorities, and partner agencies to reduce barriers to discharge and promote positive outcomes. You will also provide expert guidance on safeguarding, the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and housing-related matters.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: Band 6 Social Worker
Trust: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT
Location: Parklands Hospital, RG24 9RH
Ward: Secure, Acute and Crisis Inpatient Wards
Pay Rates: £24.61 per hour
Shift Patterns: Mon to Fri 9-5 (37.5 hour week)
Why might this job interest you?
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Band 6 Social Worker to join a dedicated multidisciplinary team at Parklands Hospital on a 3- month temporary contract. This is a full time position. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to play a vital role in supporting adults receiving inpatient mental health care, ensuring timely, safe, and person-centred discharge planning from admission through to recovery.
As an Inpatient Social Worker, you will work closely with service users, carers, ward staff, community mental health teams, local authorities, and partner agencies to reduce barriers to discharge and promote positive outcomes. You will also provide expert guidance on safeguarding, the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and housing-related matters.
In this role you will be required to:
Leading and coordinating discharge planning from the point of admission.
Identifying and addressing barriers to discharge to prevent delays.
Supporting Care Act assessments and access to appropriate care funding.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and review care.
Providing specialist social work input regarding safeguarding adults and children.
Advising colleagues on the Mental Capacity Act and relevant legal frameworks.
Building strong partnerships with families, carers, local authorities, housing providers, and community services.
Managing clinical risk and contributing to high-quality patient care.
Maintaining accurate electronic records and professional documentation.
Acting as a safeguarding lead within the inpatient team.
What youll need:
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent professional qualification).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding processes.
Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working with adults with mental health needs. Knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding processes. Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Social Work (or equivalent professional qualification). Current registration with Social Work England.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
BASINGSTOKE
Hampshire
RG24 9RH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)