Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Mental Health Team in Oldham. The role focuses on managing complex caseloads, providing mentorship, and collaborating with various organizations to enhance service delivery. Applicants should possess a Social Work qualification and relevant experience in adult mental health. This position offers a rate of £35 per hour, fostering professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development support

Exclusive vacancies

Strong partnerships with local authorities

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (fully supported by Sanctuary).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex caseload within adult mental health services.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues as part of a senior leadership function.
• Contribute to safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with NHS teams and community organisations.
• Participate in service development and leadership activities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Complex case management

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Team, Oldham | £35 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Oldham. This position is well-suited to experienced practitioners who are ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. The role offers a pay rate of £35 per hour and combines leadership responsibilities with complex casework.

Sanctuary will support locum workers with exclusive vacancies, security of work through strong partnerships with local authorities, potential permanent pathways, and expert consultant guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a complex caseload within adult mental health services.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues as part of a senior leadership function.
• Contribute to safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery initiatives as part of specialist practice.
• Collaborate with NHS teams, community organisations, and voluntary services to support service delivery.
• Participate in service development and leadership activities to advance practice within the team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (fully supported by Sanctuary).

Why join Oldham's Mental Health Team?

• Combine senior-level responsibility with meaningful frontline practice and make an impact on outcomes for vulnerable adults.
• Specialist expertise across safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery.
• Leadership opportunity and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Collaborative working with NHS teams, community organisations, and voluntary services.
• Professional growth within a forward-thinking adult social care setting.

Sanctuary will manage all compliance, contracts, and career development, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent care and safeguarding.

How to apply

If you're a Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Oldham's Mental Health Team, we’d love to hear from you.