Social Worker - Adults MH Team - Blackpool - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking Social Workers for the Adults Mental Health Team in Blackpool. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £30.66 and the opportunity to work either full-time or part-time with hybrid options. Candidates will provide support to adults with serious mental illness, conducting assessments and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality care. This position contributes significantly to community welfare and resilience in Blackpool.

Benefits

Hourly Salary: £30.66 per hour

Potential hybrid work options

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Flexibility in locum opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in adult mental health contexts.
• In-depth understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding.
• Ability to conduct assessments for social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work support to empower individuals.
• Conduct comprehensive social care assessments.
• Commission services in line with departmental policies.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure support.

Skills

Social work support and interventions

Comprehensive assessments

Safeguarding procedures

Collaboration with teams and agencies

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Adults Mental Health Team – Blackpool, UK – £30.66 Hourly – Ongoing

We have an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the Adults Mental Health team based in Blackpool. We are seeking two Social Workers to cover maternity leaves: one full-time position for 37 hours per week expected to last until 30/04/2026, and one part-time position for 30 hours per week until 31/07/2026. You will work with adults with serious mental illness in community settings, completing assessments under the Care Act, Social Circumstances Reports, and Mental Capacity Assessments. The position is based at the Gateway Football Stadium, with the possibility of hybrid working arrangements to be discussed during the interview process.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Salary: £30.66 per hour
• Work and Play Balance: potential hybrid work options
• Professional Growth: multi-agency collaboration and development of specialized skills in mental health care
• Team Support: collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexibility: locum opportunities to explore different settings in social care

What you will do

• Provide professional social work support and interventions to empower individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments with a holistic approach to meeting social care needs.
• Commission services as appropriate in alignment with the Care Act (2014) and departmental policies.
• Participate actively in safeguarding procedures to ensure the well-being and safety of vulnerable adults.
• Collaborate with teams, carers, and external agencies to deliver person-centred outcomes.
• Fulfill departmental and statutory requirements, including maintaining precise records using the Department’s IT facilities.
• Prepare and contribute to staff meetings and professional supervision sessions.
• Keep abreast of developments in social care practices and health care issues to provide informed guidance and interventions.

About Blackpool
Blackpool is a community-driven town known for growth and innovation, with a strategic vision to be the UK’s number one family resort. This role contributes to a city that values community resilience and economic opportunity.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel
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