Qualified Social Worker - CMHT

Pertemps; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks a passionate Qualified Social Worker for the Working Age Community Mental Health Team in the North West. The role offers a mix of office-based and home visits, focusing on vulnerable adults. Ideal candidates will possess a strong social work background with experience in mental health and strong interpersonal skills to support individuals in need.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance support

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of qualified experience required.
• Experience with Court, Children in Need, and Child Protection cases essential.
• Understanding of factors impacting children, including abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload effectively.
• Devise individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.

Skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Communication

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Tools

WCCIS

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Qualified Social Worker
Working Age - Community Mental Health Team

Location: North West

Paying £32 per hour

We are looking for experienced and passionate Social Workers to join the Working Age Community Mental Health Team. Ideally, candidates will have 2-3 years of experience within Adults Social Care. The role involves ensuring best practices, focusing on proactive problem-solving to meet the needs of vulnerable adults, and reducing harm. It is a mix of office-based work and visiting clients in hospitals and their homes. Some mental health experience, report writing, attending Mental Health Tribunals, and knowledge of WCCIS are essential. Local candidates or those willing to travel are preferred.

In accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support in delivering person-centered, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive and sustainable outcomes, striving to provide the best results for clients. Your passion for supporting individuals will be central to your role, with a focus on protecting the vulnerable and working efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Experience with Court, Children in Need, and Child Protection cases
• Supporting child and family planning, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings
• Understanding of factors impacting children, including abuse and neglect
• Ability to undertake Child & Family Assessments with effective analysis and planning
• Effective direct work with children and families
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Commitment to continuous improvement for better outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary, interagency environment
• Minimum 2 years of qualified experience

Role Responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Devise individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt payroll and more

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from areas including Blackburn, Fulwood, Rawtenstall, Blackpool, Morecambe, Preston, Crosby, Chorley, Clitheroe, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Lancaster, Leigh, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Leyland, Accrington, Barrow, Wigan, St Helens, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Huddersfield, Bolton, Altrincham, Cheadle, Stockport, Trafford, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, and others.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children with Disabilities, Children Looked After, and more. We also offer referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends!