Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team - Twickenham - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in Twickenham is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care Team. This role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options and a competitive pay of £36.00 per hour. The successful candidate will supervise a team, lead safeguarding processes, and manage a complex caseload while ensuring person-centred approaches in the delivery of care. Ideal for professionals wanting to make an impact in mental health social care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive pay

Ongoing professional growth opportunities

Variety and flexibility in work experience

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health social work.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors.
• Lead safeguarding processes for Section 42 enquiries.
• Manage a complex caseload for tailored support.
• Support management with service delivery improvements.
• Participate in duty management as per the rota.

Skills

Supervising social work teams

Safeguarding adult management

Person-centred support delivery

Education

Relevant social work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Social Care Team

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Social Care Team
Location: Twickenham, Richmond, UK
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Contract: Locum – Ongoing (Full-Time/Part-Time available)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Social Care Team in Richmond, based at Twickenham Civic Centre. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £36.00 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time working. You will play a key role in supporting adults with enduring mental health diagnoses, ensuring person-centred approaches are embedded in practice while strengthening the frontline delivery of social care.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Working: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle

Competitive Pay: Earn £36.00 per hour while building on your expertise

Professional Growth: Ongoing opportunities to develop your practice and leadership skills

Locum Advantages: Enjoy variety, flexibility, and valuable experience across diverse professional settings

Key Responsibilities

Supervise a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors, ensuring high-quality practice and adherence to safeguarding policies

Act as Safeguarding Adult Manager (SAM) for Section 42 enquiries, leading safeguarding processes and oversight

Manage a complex caseload, delivering tailored, person-centred support to service users

Support the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager with service delivery, development, and improvement initiatives

Lead duty management as part of the rota, ensuring timely and effective responses to urgent needs

Living and working in Twickenham offers the best of both worlds – leafy suburban charm with excellent connections. Just 20 minutes from Clapham Junction by train, you’ll enjoy fantastic transport links, riverside walks, green open spaces, and a vibrant community atmosphere. It’s a superb location to thrive both professionally and personally.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With a Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best roles at the best possible rates to match your skills and experience.

Apply today to join the Richmond Mental Health Social Care Team in Twickenham as a Senior Social Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults living with mental health challenges.