Senior Social Worker

Military Medical Personnel; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Refer a friend bonus

Flexible assignments

Uniforms provided

Free mandatory training

Job summary

Military Medical Personnel is seeking a Locum Senior Social Worker for an MoD assignment at Bulford DCMH, Salisbury, Wiltshire. The post involves 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) with an hourly rate of £32.14.

You will deliver high-quality Mental Health Social Work, manage caseloads and support the DCMH team under clinical leads, with PVG/Disclosure requirements and UK work rights. The assignment spans 21 weeks with supportive consultant oversight and the option of flexible long- or short-term

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SWE, SSSC, CCW or NISCC.
• Post-qualifying experience in mental health.
• Experience with complex mental health cases.
• Full driving licence required.
• Safeguarding Level 3 or higher training.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Mental Health Social Work in support of DCMH and Defence services.
• Contribute to service development and new initiatives.
• Manage caseloads per allocation processes and clinical direction.
• Offer guidance to the DCMH manager or MHSW Regional Lead.
• Undertake additional clinical/management tasks as agreed.

Skills

Mental health social work

Caseload management

Driving licence

Safeguarding Level 3

Education

Social Work degree / DipSW / CQSW

Job description

Senior Social Worker

The closing date is 18 December 2026

Job summary

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.

About us

About Military Medical Personnel and Our Benefits:

• Attractive rates of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Flexibility of long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability
• Free uniforms provided (if required)
• 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

A PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for this role.

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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £32.14 an hour

Contract: Locum

Duration: 21 weeks

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: Q0004-40867

Job locations: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9AA, United Kingdom

Essential 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

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

Address: Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9AA, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.militarymedicalpersonnel.com/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Co-ordinator, Anna Coakley, [e-mail], 08000448123

Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)'s privacy notice is available on request.