Discharge Mental Health Practitioner

An exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to be a part of the Discharge Hub for Luton & Bedfordshire. The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated Multi-disciplinary team. This will involve the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the client.

• To be responsible for an identified ward based caseload, ensuring high standard of professional conduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities.
• To promote a service user focussed service.
• Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team.
• To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service.
• To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team.
• To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendments are adhered to.
• To ensure the legal requirements of the Care Act 2014 other legislation
• To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sector colleagues.
• To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
• Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working.
• Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
• Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. Responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
• Continually delivering and maintaining high standards for a defined caseload as agreed with Line Manager.
• Leadership, supervision and support to junior staff.
• Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved.
• Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement.
• Demonstrating a professional manner in all work carried out.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area.