Social Worker - Adult, Mental Health & Family Services

Anchor Conzult; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service provider is seeking passionate Social Workers to support adult mental health services across London. This role involves various responsibilities from conducting assessments to working with families, offering a tailored opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced practitioners in a temporary contract role.

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work qualification and active registration.
• Enhanced DBS and knowledge of safeguarding principles required.
• Experience in local authority or NHS settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex mental health needs during hospital discharge.
• Conduct Care Act assessments and develop support plans in the community.
• Join multi-disciplinary teams for collaborative care planning and safeguarding.

Skills

Working knowledge of Care Act 2014

Working knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005

Working knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983

Safeguarding principles understanding

Education

Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)

Social Work England registration (active)

Enhanced DBS

Tools

Case management systems

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Social Worker - Adult, Mental Health & Family Services

We're currently looking to connect with passionate, qualified Social Workers ready to bring their expertise to a range of rewarding roles across adult mental health, hospital discharge, substance misuse, children and families, and adult social care. These roles span across various local authorities and NHS-partnered services in London.

Whether you're newly qualified and looking to grow, or you're an experienced practitioner ready to take on more complex work, there's a role here that could be right for you.

• London (multiple boroughs)
• Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am–5pm)
• Temporary contract (potentially extended)
  
• Up to £32/h

Who are we?

For over two decades, the team at Anchor Conzult have been providing exceptional Recruitment Services to both the public and private sector. Our offices, located in the heart of the city, serve as a hub for delivering top notch solutions to both our local and wider community. Our team brings extensive industry knowledge and experience to each service we offer, ensuring you receive the best-in-class solutions.

We are seeking a hardworking, motivated and experienced Social Workerto join our team.

Your Role – Shaped by You

The exact nature of your day-to-day responsibilities will depend on your skills, interests, and professional background. You may:

Support individuals with complex mental health needs during hospital discharge

Deliver person-centred interventions for those facing substance misuse challenges

Conduct Care Act assessments and develop care/support plans in the community

Work alongside families and young people facing safeguarding risks or court proceedings

Join multi-disciplinary teams for collaborative care planning and safeguarding meetings

Supervise staff, mentor juniors, or lead risk-focused discussions (if at senior level)

Think of this as a tailored opportunity — the more you're qualified for, the more options will open up to you.

Essential Requirements – What You Must Have:

To be considered for any of these roles, you must have:

A Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW or equivalent)

Social Work England registration (active)

Enhanced DBS

A strong working knowledge of at least two of the following:

Care Act 2014

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Mental Health Act 1983 (amended)

Children Act 1989/2004 (for child and family roles)

Experience working within a local authority or NHS-partnered setting

Clear understanding of safeguarding principles for adults or children

Confidence using case management systems and producing clear, accurate records

Desirable (but not essential) experience includes:

AMHP or Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification

Working with substance misuse or dual diagnosis

Court work or Children's Services intervention

Experience supervising staff or students

CHC checklist and Continuing Healthcare knowledge

Familiarity with multidisciplinary team settings