Social Worker Mental Health

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Kingston upon Thames seeks a qualified Mental Health Social Worker to deliver social care services to adults facing mental health challenges. The role includes managing complex cases, supporting individuals' recovery, and collaborating with health professionals. Career development opportunities and supervisory responsibilities are offered, ensuring continued professional growth. Applicants must hold a recognized qualification in Social Work.

Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of legislation relevant to adult mental health and social care.
• Experience of safeguarding adults and/or children, ideally within a local authority or NHS setting.
• Flexibility required for occasional work outside standard office hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex mental health needs and undertake statutory duties.
• Conduct assessments and develop outcome-based support plans.
• Provide professional supervision and mentorship for colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Decision Making

Relationship Building

Education

Recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., DipSW, CQSW)

AMHP and/or BIA qualification desirable

Tools

Electronic case management systems

Job description

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
Permanent role with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• This role offers the opportunity to work as a qualified Mental Health Social Worker or Senior Practitioner (AMHP), delivering high-quality social care services to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
• The post holder will work within an integrated health and social care team, managing a caseload of complex cases, carrying out statutory duties, and supporting people to improve wellbeing, independence, and recovery.
• The position involves strong partnership working with internal teams and external organisations including health providers, carers, and service users.
• There is scope for career development through structured progression and involvement in mentoring or supervisory responsibilities.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage a caseload of service users and carers with complex mental health needs.
• Undertake statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Conduct assessments, develop outcome-based support plans, and carry out reviews and reassessments.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and other partners to deliver an integrated, person-centred approach.
• Participate in and contribute to safeguarding investigations concerning adults and children, ensuring timely actions and referrals.
• Provide professional supervision, mentorship and practice education for colleagues, students, and trainee AMHPs.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, data protection, and confidentiality across all workstreams.
• Contribute to service development, improvement initiatives, and uphold principles of equality, diversity, and customer service excellence.
• Participate in AMHP rota and undertake Mental Health Act assessments, if qualified.
• Support the implementation of recovery and reablement models to promote independence and reduce long-term service dependency.
Skills/Experience: • Extensive working knowledge of legislation relevant to adult mental health and social care.
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex cases and delivering statutory interventions.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with service users, carers, and professional stakeholders.
• Strong communication, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently while contributing positively to team culture.
• Experience of safeguarding adults and/or children, ideally within a local authority or NHS setting.
• Familiarity with electronic case management systems and recording standards.
• This post supports professional development through supervision, practice education, and access to AMHP/BIA training opportunities.
• Flexibility is required for occasional work outside standard office hours.
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and compliance with professional registration requirements.
• Progression to a senior grade is available upon achieving AMHP status and meeting defined performance criteria.
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and multi-agency collaboration.
Additional Information: • Recognised professional qualification in Social Work (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) and registration with the appropriate professional body.
• AMHP and/or BIA qualification desirable; willingness to train if not yet qualified.


Requirements
• Extensive working knowledge of legislation relevant to adult mental health and social care. • Demonstrable experience of managing complex cases and delivering statutory interventions. • Proven ability to build effective relationships with service users, carers, and professional stakeholders. • Strong communication, risk assessment, and decision-making skills. • Ability to work flexibly and independently while contributing positively to team culture. • Experience of safeguarding adults and/or children, ideally within a local authority or NHS setting. • Familiarity with electronic case management systems and recording standards. • This post supports professional development through supervision, practice education, and access to AMHP/BIA training opportunities. • Flexibility is required for occasional work outside standard office hours. • The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and compliance with professional registration requirements. • Progression to a senior grade is available upon achieving AMHP status and meeting defined performance criteria. • Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to person-centred care, continuous learning, and multi-agency collaboration.