Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health Team

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

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Mental Health Team in Greater London. In this role, you will provide targeted support to adults with complex mental health needs and ensure they can make informed choices about their care. Candidates must be a qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health and adult social care. This contract role offers a pay rate of £33.76 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Hassle-Free Registration

Exclusive Incentives

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in adult social care or mental health settings.
• Ability to undertake strengths-based assessments.
• Experience in facilitating independent living.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted social work support to adults with mental health needs.
• Collaborate with health partners and support providers.
• Facilitate step-down into independent living.

Skills

Person-centred assessments

Mental health support

Interagency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Mental Health Team

Pay rate £33.76 per hour. Contract role. Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Mental Health team in Southwark Council.

Our Adult Social Care – Move on Support Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our innovative service and help transform lives today. As a Social Worker in the Move on Support Team (MOST), you’ll provide targeted social work support to adults with complex mental health needs living in or moving on from supported accommodation, residential care, and secure settings.

You will undertake person-centred, strengths-based assessments, with a focus on recovery, independence, and reducing long-term dependence on high-support placements. Whether facilitating a step-down into independent living or reviewing existing arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose, your work will support individuals to make informed choices about their accommodation, care, and future.

You’ll also collaborate closely with health partners, support providers, and housing services to promote stability, inclusion, and positive mental health outcomes.

Benefits of Working with Vitalis

• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
• Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities! Contact me on [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.