Social Worker - Mental Health

Sanctuary Personnel; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their dynamic Adults service in Chelmsford. This locum position offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional social care and support within a fast-paced environment. You will lead key patient care initiatives, collaborate with community mental health teams, and contribute to transformative change management. With a focus on professional development, this role allows you to enhance your skills while making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Effortless Registration

Free DBS and Compliance Service

Exclusive Opportunities

Expert Guidance and Support

Rewarding Referral Program

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration is essential.
• Significant frontline experience in Adults Services required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary social work practice across the department.
• Lead support for community mental health nurses and patient care.

Skills

Social Work

Mental Health Knowledge

Decision Making

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Adults service based in Chelmsford.

Team/Specialism: Mental Health

Pay Rate: £27.60 per hour (assignment rate)

Contract: Locum, 3-Months

Hours: Full-time

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

1. Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
2. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
3. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
4. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
5. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
6. Professional Development: Working as a locum provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Job Duties:

1. Provide social care service and exemplar social work practice ensuring that excellence of service is provided across the department.
2. Contribute to change management, concluding ECC's transformation and ensuring it is configured for continuous improvement adhering to the Key Performance Indicators as provided by ECC under the Section 75 partnership agreement.
3. Provide support and guidance to our community mental health nurses and taking the lead on key aspects of patient care. The team are used to working in a very fast paced environment so experience in community mental health is vital.
4. Lead and offer support to health colleagues in relation to S.117 needs and reviews, alongside completing Care Act Assessments and MCA's, and arranging funded care following these assessments.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

1. Degree or equivalent in social work.
2. Current Social Work England registration.
3. Significant frontline experience in Adults Services.
4. Mental Health experience and knowledge of the Care Act.
5. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
6. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
7. This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Rihana Chowdhury; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet these requirements for this Social Work role as we need to meet our clients' requirements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.