Adult Social Worker – Mental Health Team

Pertemps; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker for the Mental Health Team in Lancashire. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in safeguarding and case management, solid understanding of welfare legislation, and a passion for improving the lives of vulnerable adults. This role offers flexible working arrangements at a competitive pay rate of £30 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonuses

Access to roles across the UK

Reliable weekly payroll

Ongoing compliance management

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England is required.
• At least 4 years' post-qualified experience is necessary.
• Understanding of key legislation related to social work is critical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments to evaluate needs.
• Develop personalized care and support plans for clients.
• Advocate for clients' rights and well-being.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Case management

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work)

Tools

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Knowledge of Human Rights Act

Job description

Adult Social Worker – Mental Health Team
Location: Lancashire (with coverage across specific local areas)
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Contract Type: Agency | Flexible Working

We're looking for experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable Qualified Social Workers to join the Adult Mental Health Service in Lancashire. If you're confident in working with complex cases and committed to safeguarding and empowering adults, this could be the role for you.

The Role:
As a key member of the Mental Health Team, you'll be working with adults across various stages of need – from safeguarding referrals to complex case management. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting Care Act assessments
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments
• Managing safeguarding enquiries and Section 42 cases
• Working closely with multi-agency partners
• Participating in a duty rota within your allocated area

You'll be using your professional judgment, communication skills, and legal knowledge to ensure person-centred, rights-based outcomes.

What You’ll Need:
We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and empathy to the role. You should have:

• Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work)
• Registration with Social Work England
• At least 4 years’ post-qualified experience
• Solid understanding of key legislation including:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Mental Health Act
  • Human Rights Act
• Strong risk assessment, safeguarding, and case management skills
• A person-centred approach, with an ability to work creatively and collaboratively

In This Role, You Will:

• Carry out complex assessments of need, risk, and capacity
• Develop personalised care and support plans
• Manage a varied caseload efficiently
• Advocate for individuals’ rights and well-being
• Support unqualified staff and students
• Contribute to a team that’s committed to achieving sustainable, positive outcomes

Why Work with Pertemps?
We offer more than just a placement – we support your whole agency journey:

• A dedicated consultant who knows the social work sector
• Access to roles across the UK
• Easy registration and ongoing compliance management
• Reliable, prompt weekly payroll
• Referral bonuses and loyalty incentives

This role is ideal for candidates commuting from:
Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecombe, Darwin, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Bootle, Lancaster, Middleton, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Lancashire, Barrow, Rochdale, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, St Helens, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Liverpool, Wigan, Bolton, Altrincham, Trafford, Cheadle, Stockport, St Helens, Ashton under Lyme, Stretford, Bury, Leigh, Macclesfield, Halton, Tameside, Preston and surrounding areas.

Not the right role for you?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:
IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, MASH, Safeguarding, Duty & Assessment, Children in Need, Child protection, EHCP, Approved Mental Health Professional, Mental Health, children in care, Vulnerable People, Children’s Social Work, Children with Disabilities, Fostering, youth justice practitioner, Adult Social Work, Long Term, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge, Homeless Intervention, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

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Interested? Let's chat. Contact us now to apply or find out more!