Social Worker - Mental Health

Social Worker (Mental Health)
Location: Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
Salary: Grade I £41,442 - £45,510
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Application Deadline: 30th April 2025

About Barnet Council
Barnet is a thriving borough with excellent schools, vibrant town centres, green spaces, and diverse communities. As a forward-thinking council, we are dedicated to building a better future by collaborating with residents and partners. Our staff embrace our values of Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, and Collaborative, which guide everything we do.

About the MH Team
We are excited to offer a secondment opportunity within our Mental Health Social Work Team (South). This is a fantastic chance to join a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to safeguarding adults, hospital discharge planning, care management, and more. The team works across community and residential settings, undertaking statutory functions and assessments in collaboration with health partners.

About the Role
As a Social Worker, you will assess and care plan for adults with mental health needs and/or physical disabilities. You will work closely with health partners (BEH Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey Mental Health Trust) and other agencies, undertaking a range of statutory duties under the Care Act and the Mental Health Act 1983. Key responsibilities include:

1. Conducting person-centred and strengths-based assessments
2. Safeguarding adults at risk and addressing complex needs
3. Collaborating with carers, relatives, and health professionals to develop care plans
4. Undertaking Section 117 aftercare under the Mental Health Act
5. Participating in a supportive, co-productive team environment

About You

1. Relevant Social Work degree and registration with Social Work England
2. Experience working with vulnerable adults
3. Proven track record in social work practice and statutory assessments
4. Ability to produce clear, accurate reports and correspondence
5. Collaborative approach to multi-agency working

What We Offer

1. 31 days annual leave + public and bank holidays
2. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Work-life balance options (hybrid, flexitime, part-time, job share)
4. Lifestyle discounts with major retailers and suppliers
5. Payroll benefits (cycle to work, eye care, gym membership)
6. Excellent training and development opportunities

For further details and to apply, please contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email