Social Worker

JR United Kingdom; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join its Community Mental Health Team in Swansea. This full-time, hybrid role offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health support. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health services and strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

£350 referral bonus for successful placements

Qualifications

• Mental health social work experience within a CMHT or similar statutory setting.
• Confident in report completion and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
• Valid UK driving licence and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mental health services in line with statutory regulations.
• Undertake assessments and develop person-centred care plans.
• Manage complex cases and act as care coordinator.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Partnership-working

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales

Tools

WCCIS

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Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team

Swansea Council

Full Time | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid: Office, Community & Hospital Visits

Description

Swansea Council is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing high-quality mental health support across the community. Based in Swansea, this role involves a hybrid of office-based work, home visits, and hospital assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory mental health services in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Undertake assessments and develop person-centred care plans, working in partnership with service users, families, and carers.
• Manage complex cases and act as care coordinator, ensuring effective risk management and safeguarding interventions.
• Prepare and present reports, including for Mental Health Tribunals.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other professionals to support recovery-focused care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and contribute to service development.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales.
• Mental health social work experience essential, ideally within a CMHT or similar statutory setting.
• Confident in completing reports and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
• Good working knowledge of WCCIS would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills.
• Must have a valid UK driving licence and be able to travel to clients across Swansea.
• Ideally located within or near Swansea, or willing to travel for the duration of the contract.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting adults with complex mental health needs and want to work in a team that values innovation, people, and partnership, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply here or give Chris Richardson a call on 01772208964.

If you know someone who might be interested, we offer a £350 referral bonus for every successful placement, so please pass this on!?