Social Worker - Flow & Discharge Transformation
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B30 2XR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0354-26-0010 |
Summary
about the Role As a Social Worker within our secure services, youll be a key driver of effective discharge planning, reduced length of stay and improved patient progression. Youll work closely with the Discharge Liaison Nurse, MDTs and external agencies to ensure every patient has a clear, coordinated pathway out of secure care. You will: Lead on social care assessments and contribute to robust discharge planning Work proactively to identify, address and escalate barriers to discharge Liaise with local authorities, community teams, MAPPA, safeguarding and partner agencies Ensure legal frameworks MHA, MCA, Care Act are applied appropriately Support families and carers, ensuring their voices are heard in planning Provide clear, timely updates to MDTs, commissioners and senior leaders Contribute to flowfocused improvement work across the Birmingham site This is a role for someone who is solutionfocused, confident in multiagency work and motivated by improving patient journeys. Why Birmingham? Our Birmingham division is a friendly, ambitious and forwardthinking place to work. With major improvement work underway to strengthen flow and redesign secure pathways, this is an exciting moment to join a team that is genuinely moving forward. About You Youll bring: A recognised Social Work qualification and registration Strong understanding of the Care Act, MHA and safeguarding frameworks Experience working with complex mental health needs or forensic pathways Confidence working across systems and challenging delays constructively Excellent communication skills and the ability to present information clearly A passion for improving flow, reducing delays and supporting safe transitions If youre energised by purposeful work that makes a real difference to patient progression, youll thrive here.