Adults Social Worker Mental Health

Connect2Hampshire; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service agency is seeking qualified social workers for their Mental Health Team in Basingstoke. The role includes providing support and therapy to individuals facing mental health challenges, conducting assessments, and developing care plans. Candidates should have experience in crisis intervention and advocacy. This position offers a hybrid working model, a competitive rate of £38 per hour, and a potential contract extension.

Benefits

Hybrid tablet device

5 personal development days

Access to permanent vacancies

37 hours a week

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support and therapy for mental health issues.
• Ability to conduct psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Experience in crisis intervention and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor individualized care plans.
• Advocate for clients' rights and coordinate with services.
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Mental health support

Crisis intervention

Therapy and counselling

Assessment skills

Advocacy

Job description

Job Description

Qualified Social Workers required within the Mental Health Team

3 Month Contract (Possible extension)

Rate £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)

Location: Basingstoke

Skills and Experience Required

• Provide support and therapy to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or substance misuse, using a strengths‑based approach.
• Conduct assessments (psychosocial, risk, care needs) to establish diagnoses and identify required support.
• Develop and monitor individualised care plans, in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake crisis intervention and risk management, safeguarding vulnerable individuals using frameworks like the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, or Care Act.
• Advocate for clients' rights and coordinate with community, statutory, and voluntary services to ensure access to resources and promote social inclusion.
• Provide therapy and counselling through one‑to‑one or group sessions using evidence‑based models such as CBT or DBT.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, progress documentation, and adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Support carers and families, offering psycho‑education, emotional support, and inclusion in recovery planning.

Benefits

• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• 37 Hours a week
• £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
• 6 Month contract
• Hybrid working, office, home visits required & home working

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP – A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.