Senior Social Worker

Military Medical Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Senior Social Worker to provide exceptional mental health support to military personnel and their families. This role involves managing complex cases, ensuring compliance with mental health legislation, and contributing to the development of service delivery initiatives. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a supportive environment with flexible assignments. Enjoy attractive pay rates, free training, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those who serve our country. If you're passionate about mental health and ready for a rewarding challenge, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive rates of pay

Flexibility in assignments

Free uniforms

Free mandatory training

Weekly payments

Experienced consultant support

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Mental Health Social Worker registered with relevant bodies.
• Experience in managing complex mental health cases in a multi-professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Mental Health Social Work support to the Defence Mental Health Services.
• Manage patient caseloads and contribute to service delivery development.

Skills

Mental Health Social Work

Caseload Management

Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation

Experience with Complex Mental Health Difficulties

Safeguarding Training

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Locum Senior Social Worker to cover an assignment with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), at Bulford DCMH/MHT, in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday (37 hours)

The successful applicant will deliver an exceptional standard of care to the MoD service personnel and their families.

Pay Rate:

PAYE - £27.95 per hour

Umbrella - £31.81 per hour

Job Description:

1. To provide effective Mental Health Social Work (MHSW) in support of a designated Department of Community Mental Health, Defence Mental Health Social Work Service and the wider Defence Mental Health Services.
2. Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.
3. Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
4. Support the management of the DCMH by providing direct delivery advice for MHSW to the DCMH manager (single post locations) or the MHSW Regional Lead (dual post locations).
5. Provide SME knowledge and guidance for Health & Social Care and Safeguarding Lead for the mental health team. Undertake such additional clinical/management tasks as may be appropriate to the grade and the role agreed in discussion with their line manager / HoS.

Essential Requirements/ Qualifications/ Experience:

1. Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC.
2. Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) Certificate of qualification in Social Work (CQSW).
3. An understanding and working knowledge of all social care legislation - Mental Health Act (MHA) (83), Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (05) inc deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs)(LPS), Care Act 14, ECHR (98), Adult and Children safeguarding Policies.
4. Must be an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with post qualifying experience of working in a mental health setting.
5. Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
6. A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.
7. Caseload management experience in a multi-professional setting and a thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (83) and subsequent amendments.
8. An understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation - MCA (05), including DOLs / LPS, Care Act 14, ECHR (98) and Safeguarding. Safeguarding Level 3 and willing to train as level 4 as required / or that of the devolved Nations.
9. Must hold a full driving licence.
10. Must be in date and able to provide certification for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Safeguarding Adults up to and including Level 3 training.

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of Defence. We are a contracted supplier to the MOD and have locum vacancies on military bases throughout the UK and occasionally overseas locations.

Military Medical Personnel offer an attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

1. Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model. A generous “Refer a Friend” bonus scheme.
2. Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability.
3. Free uniforms provided (if required).
4. A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
5. Free mandatory training, Weekly payments.
6. Assigned an experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and will continue to look after you during your assignment.

All job placements are subject to the receipt of satisfactory compliance requirements. We reserve the right to remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.