Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Ealing £40Ph Hybrid

Caritas Recruitment; Southall; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in England seeks a Senior Mental Health Social Worker to join Ealing's Centralised Mental Health Social Work Team. The role involves delivering statutory duties and managing complex cases, with supervisory responsibilities included. Candidates should have substantial mental health social work experience and registration. The position offers a competitive rate of £40 per hour with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Equipment provided

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration required.
• Substantial experience in statutory mental health social work necessary.
• Proficiency in IT, especially with MOSAIC and health systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and Safeguarding Adult S42 enquiries.
• Manage a duty system, supervise junior staff.
• Collaborate with health partners and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Statutory mental health experience

Supervision skills

MOSAIC IT proficiency

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

MHA 1983 knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Ealing

Location: Perceval House, Ealing W5 2HL (linked with Acton MINT Team). Rate: £40 per hour. Hours: 35 per week (option for condensed hours). Contract: Minimum 3-month assignment. Hybrid: Minimum 2 days office-based.

Overview

Join Ealing's Centralised Mental Health Social Work Team, working in partnership with West London NHS Trust. We're seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to deliver statutory mental health and social care duties, support colleagues, and manage duty on a rota basis. This role includes supervisory responsibilities and oversight of complex cases within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments, Safeguarding Adult S42 enquiries, and Mental Capacity Assessments.
• Prepare Social Circumstances Tribunal reports and contribute to Court of Protection work (including Schedule 21A challenges).
• Manage a duty system, supervise junior staff, and ensure timely interventions.
• Work collaboratively with health partners and maintain accurate case records on MOSAIC and NHS systems.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Substantial statutory experience in mental health social work.
• Ability to manage duty systems and provide supervision.
• IT proficiency (MOSAIC and health systems experience desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, MHA 1983 (2007), and Human Rights Act 1998.
• AMHP qualification desirable but not essential.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working: minimum 2 days in the office.
• Equipment provided (collection and induction required).

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For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy