Creative Support
Discharge Support Worker (MH Experience)
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Discharge Support Worker (Floating Support Team - Mental Health) – Part-Time
£13.50 per hour Part-Time (Max 32.5 hours) Greater Manchester
About the Role
We are seeking a Discharge Support Worker to join our Mental Health Floating Support Team, operating within wards and community settings across North and South Manchester.
This highly-responsive role delivers hospital in-reach services to support individuals with mental health needs and additional complexities (such ashomelessness, financial difficulties, or criminal history) that may hinder discharge. You will provide person-centred assistance to help users achieve stable housing, financial wellness, and meaningful pathways in areas like independent living, social inclusion, and employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct person-centred assessments to identify and address housing and support needs
- Set and track clear targets, outcomes, and quality standards
- Offer direct support and practical assistance in securing housing and accessing support services
- Help users manage financial resources to improve financial well-being
- Forge partnerships with housing providers and support networks to create sustainable solutions
- Facilitate smooth transitions from hospital to community-based care
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Requirements
- Essential: Proven experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs
Benefits
- Fully funded training (including opportunities to attain a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care)
- Creative Support’s Development Pathway, supporting career progression through structured training and WE CARE values framework
- Pension contributions
- 28 days annual leave, plus company-paid enhanced DBS
- Probationary bonus
- Work with an inclusive, anti-racist organisation recognised as:
- Investors in People Gold accredited
- Stonewall Diversity Champions
- Disability Confident Employer
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Application Details
Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using Vacancy Reference Number 91495. Completed forms can be emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk or posted to:
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
Key Notes
✅ Applications are considered as received—no feedback is offered for unsuccessful candidates. ✅ Only UK-based residents eligible to work in the UK may apply; visa sponsorship or Skilled Worker Visa applicants are unable to be considered.
For assistance completing your application, contact 0161 236 0829.
Timetable: If the closing date has passed and you haven’t heard within 10 working days, consider this an unsuccessful notification. Re-applications must wait 6 months from the previous submission.
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