Social Worker – Merton – Mental Health

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join a vibrant Adult's Mental Health Team in Merton. In this role, you will manage a diverse caseload, ensuring that clients receive the necessary assessments and support to maintain their health and independence. This position offers the highest pay rate in the area and a rare opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team. With hybrid working options available, you will have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about social work and committed to helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Highest pay rate in the area

Supportive and friendly team

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in managing caseloads and conducting assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseloads and provide assessments for service users.
• Ensure residents receive accurate information and support.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Practices

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualified experience

Job description

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Social Worker – Merton – Mental Health, London Borough of Merton

Location: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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29

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join a busy Adult’s Mental Health Team based in Merton.

Benefits of the role:

• Highest pay rate in the area
• Rare opportunity in a supportive and friendly team
• Hybrid working available

Your main responsibilities as a Social Worker:

• To manage a caseload of service users who require an assessment of need and support to maintain their health, wellbeing and independence working with strength based/outcome focused principles, meeting the needs of a diverse community.
• To help residents build resilience and achieve outcomes that are important to the person by ensuring that they receive accurate information and advice and signposting to local preventative services.
• To undertake assessments, in a timely way, of individuals with care and support needs in line with Care Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005; Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019 and Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) duties.
• To apply your knowledge of a range of Social Work theories and practice to deliver a strength-based assessments, intervention and services to residents.
• To stay alert to, and investigate harm, neglect and abuse and, where risk has been identified agree plans to address it in accordance with safeguarding best practice.

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work