Senior Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Working Age Mental Health Team. This role focuses on providing tailored care plans for adults aged 18-65 with mental health concerns. You will undertake complex assessments and ensure safeguarding processes are followed under the Care Act 2014. The position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance your CV and gain supervisory experience while making a meaningful impact on service users and their families. If you are passionate about mental health and have the required qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunity to enhance CV

Supervisory experience

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Experience in mental health or autism-focused teams is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex assessments and complete safeguarding processes.
• Support the day-to-day running of the Working Age Mental Health Team.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Assessment

Line Management

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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Job Title

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join a Working Age Mental Health Team.

Qualifications

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.

About the Team

This team focuses on working with adults aged 18-65 who have mental health concerns to provide outcome-focused assessments. The team is highly driven to work with each service user, family, and carer as individuals to tailor their care plans. Key responsibilities include undertaking complex assessments and completing safeguarding processes under the Care Act 2014. The ability to act in a supervisory role and support the day-to-day running of the team is essential.

About You

A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with at least three years of experience is required. Experience with line management in a mental health setting (community-based or inpatient) or in an autism-focused team is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE options available)
• Opportunity to enhance your CV and supervisory experience
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant