Senior Social Worker Adults Mental Health

Leaders in Care; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care seeks a Senior Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team, blending hands-on social work with leadership and supervision responsibilities. Enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive pay, and a supportive environment where your contributions will shape high-quality care.

Benefits

Loyalty bonus

Flexible hybrid model

One-to-one check-ins

Streamlined timesheet and payroll system

Qualifications

• Experience in adult mental health or community-based roles.
• Confidence in supervising and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex assessments and lead multi-agency care planning.
• Supervise and support less experienced colleagues.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and risk management.

Skills

Supervision

Community Mental Health

Leadership

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Active registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Management Opportunity | High Rate | Hybrid Working

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career? We’re looking for a Senior Social Worker to join an innovative Community Mental Health Team, where your expertise will not only support service users but also help guide and mentor others in the team.

This is an exciting opportunity to blend hands-on social work with leadership and supervision responsibilities, all within a supportive, hybrid working environment.

What You Can Expect:

• Flexible hybrid model – Work from home up to two days a week, with purposeful in-person meetings and community visits.
• Supervisory role – Provide guidance and professional oversight to junior staff and newly qualified social workers.
• Professional impact – Shape high-quality care plans, support complex cases, and ensure adherence to national standards and best practices.
• Reward for your commitment – Receive a loyalty bonus for your continued dedication through Leaders in Care.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out complex assessments and lead on multi-agency care planning
• Supervise and support less experienced colleagues, offering reflective practice and professional advice
• Contribute to service improvement by identifying and sharing best practice
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and risk management across your caseload and the wider team
• Ensure effective coordination of care in line with NHS frameworks and Social Work England guidance

Why Choose Leaders in Care?

Leaders in Care offers more than just placements—we provide genuine support throughout your journey. With competitive pay rates, regular one-to-one check-ins, and over 600 five-star Google reviews backing our reputation, you’ll be joining an agency that truly values its people. Our streamlined timesheet and payroll system eliminates the stress of waiting to be paid, so you can focus on what really matters—your work.

What You’ll Need:

A recognised Social Work qualification, active registration with Social Work England (SWE), experience in adult mental health or community-based roles, and confidence in supervising and mentoring others.

Apply Today

Send your CV and availability to [e-mail] or call 0121 651 1629 for a confidential chat about the role.

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