Mental Health - Advanced Social Worker

Leaders In Care Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mental health sector is seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team in London. This role combines direct practice with strategic input in a flexible hybrid working environment. The candidate will lead complex cases, mentor others, and influence service development, providing crucial support to colleagues and promoting best practices. Comprehensive career support and competitive pay are included, reflecting the essential nature of this role.

Benefits

Loyalty bonus

Recognition for vital work

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult mental health or complex community settings.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and influence practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex assessments, safeguarding concerns, and multi-agency planning.
• Support professional development through supervision and coaching.
• Drive best practice using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Influencing practice

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

Are you an experienced social worker ready to lead complex cases and drive service development? We’re seeking an Advanced Social Worker to join a forward-thinking Community Mental Health Team, where your leadership will help shape care delivery and mentor others in a dynamic, evolving service.

This role offers the chance to balance direct practice with strategic input, within a flexible hybrid working environment that supports your professional and personal life.

What You Can Expect:

• Hybrid working flexibility – Work from home up to two days per week, with focused in-person collaboration and community visits.
• Leadership influence – Take the lead on high-risk cases, contribute to service improvement, and support policy implementation.
• Supervisory responsibility – Provide reflective supervision and clinical guidance to social workers and allied professionals.
• Appreciation for your contribution – Benefit from a loyalty bonus and continued recognition for the vital work you do.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on complex assessments, safeguarding concerns, and multi-agency planning
• Support the professional development of colleagues through supervision and coaching
• Drive best practice across the team by embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches
• Liaise with senior management to influence service pathways and practice standards
• Ensure robust risk management and compliance with legal frameworks and NHS guidance

Why Choose Leaders in Care?

Leaders in Care offers more than a placement—we provide genuine career support, competitive rates, and consistent, personalised guidance. With 600+ five-star Google reviews and a trusted reputation in the sector, you’ll have peace of mind throughout your assignment. Plus, our market-leading payroll and timesheet system takes the stress out of getting paid.

What You’ll Need:

A recognised Social Work qualification, current registration with Social Work England (SWE), extensive experience in adult mental health or complex community settings, and proven ability to lead, supervise, and influence practice.

Apply Today

Send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or call 0121 651 1629 for a confidential conversation.

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