Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Shepton Mallet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Social Worker for their Community Mental Health Team in Shepton Mallet. The role requires managing care coordination for complex cases and performing holistic mental health assessments. Applicants must have a Social Work qualification and at least three years of post-qualified experience, particularly with adults facing psychosis. The position offers competitive pay at £38.00 per hour with a hybrid working schedule.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working schedule

Parking available

Easily accessible via public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience.
• Experience with adults with psychosis.
• Ability to engage with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage care coordination of complex cases.
• Develop co-produced care plans with service users.
• Conduct holistic mental health assessments.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Engagement with diverse service users

Education

Social Work Qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the team

The team are responsible for care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co‑produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. Holistic mental health assessments are key to the day‑to‑day workings of the team. The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible – but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.

About you

The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills. Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.

What's on offer?

• £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Hybrid working schedule
• An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
• Parking available / nearby
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906