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). 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. The role includes the following responsibilities: Carrying out person-centred assessments to identify housing support needsEnsuring clear targets for outputs, timescales and qualityProviding direct support and practical assistance in accessing housing and support optionsProvide support to maximise financial wellnessCreate links with housing and support providers to create sustainable pathwaysEnsure smooth transitions out of hospital Due to the nature of this role, experience in supporting individuals with mental health needs is an essential requirement. Vacancy Reference Number: 89684 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support ..... full job details .....