Senior Social Worker

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP); Salisbury; Presencial; GBP 37.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly payments

Short-term assignments available

Free mandatory training

PVG/Access NI considerations where/if

Experienced consultant support

Descripción de la vacante

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP) seeks a Locum Senior Social Worker for an MoD assignment at Bulford DCMH, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The role runs Monday–Friday (37 hours) with a £32.14 per hour rate and a strong focus on high-quality mental health care for service personnel and families. The post requires professional qualifications, SWE/SSSC/CCW/NISCC registration, and experience in mental health settings with caseload management.

Formación

• Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional.
• Be registered with SWE/SSSC/CCW or NISCC.
• Experience in a mental health setting and caseload management.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act, MCA, Care Act and safeguarding.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective Mental Health Social Work in support of DCMH and Defence Mental Health Services.
• Contribute to development of service delivery and initiatives.
• Manage patient caseloads according to allocation processes.
• Provide delivery advice to DCMH manager or MHSW Regional Lead; support safeguarding.
• Undertake additional clinical/management tasks as agreed with line manager.

Conocimientos

Mental Health Social Work

Caseload management

Clinical governance

Educación

Degree in Social Work or DipSW/CQSW

Descripción del empleo

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)

Senior Social Worker

The closing date is 18 December 2026

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

Hourly Rate

£32.14 per hour

Main duties of the job

• 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
• Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.
• Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.
• 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). - 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.

Benefits

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

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.
• Free mandatory training
• Weekly payments
• 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.

About us

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.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Job responsibilities

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

Contribute to the development of service delivery, suggesting developmental initiatives in support of observations.

Manage patient caseloads according to DCMH allocation processes and practices as directed by the clinical team lead and the MHSW Regional Lead.

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). - 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must be an appropriately qualified and experienced Mental Health Social Work professional. Be registered with the SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent Diploma in Social Work (DipSW) Certificate of qualification in Social Work (CQSW)
• 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.
• Must be an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with post qualifying experience of working in a mental health setting.
• Experience of working with clients with a range of complex mental health difficulties.
• A thorough understanding and working knowledge of mental disorders and treatment options including the recovery model.
• Caseload management experience in a multi professional setting A thorough working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (83) and subsequent amendments.
• An understanding and working knowledge of all relevant legislation MCA (05), including DOLs / LPSy, 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.
• Must hold a full driving licence.
• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)