Social Worker

My Social Work News; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Mental Health Social Care Team in Kingston and Richmond. The role is a full-time ongoing locum position offering a pay rate of £36.00 per hour with hybrid working options. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and at least two years of post-qualifying experience in complex adult mental health. The position involves completing assessments, managing safeguarding enquiries, and collaborating with various agencies while promoting independence and recovery.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £36.00 per hour

Stability within a supportive team

Flexible working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualifying experience in Adult Mental Health required.
• Confident in assessment, report writing, and multi-agency working.
• Previous experience in a Local Authority Mental Health Social Care Team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Care Act assessments and reviews for adults with complex mental health needs.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decision-making.
• Manage s42 safeguarding enquiries and associated protection planning.
• Work collaboratively with health, housing, and other partner agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Care Act

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Complex case management

Assessment and report writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in Social Work

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker – Mental Health Social Care Team

Job Specialism: Social Worker – Adults (Mental Health Social Care)
Location: Kingston and Richmond, UK
Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Contract Length: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time
Working Style: Hybrid (Twickenham Civic Centre & Home Working)

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Mental Health Social Care Team in Kingston and Richmond.

This is a full-time, ongoing locum position paying £36.00 per hour, offering hybrid working with a balance between home working and office-based team days at Twickenham Civic Centre.

You will work within a dedicated Mental Health Social Care Team, supporting adults aged 18–75 with severe and enduring mental health needs. This role sits outside of the clinical CMHT, allowing you to focus purely on statutory social work practice. The team is seeking someone with at least two years post-qualifying experience in complex adult mental health work.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive Pay: Earn £36.00 per hour.

Full Time Role: Enjoy stability and consistency within a supportive and established team.

Hybrid Working: Work flexibly between home and office-based team days.

Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in a specialist mental health service.

Networking Opportunities: Build strong relationships across multi-agency partners.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the flexibility and autonomy that locum work provides.

What You Will Do

Complete Care Act assessments and reviews for adults with complex mental health needs.

Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decision-making.

Complete Carers Assessments to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Manage s42 safeguarding enquiries and associated protection planning.

Prepare Mental Health Tribunal Social Circumstances Reports.

Work using a strengths-based approach, promoting independence and recovery.

Participate in duty work, responding to urgent and emerging cases.

Work collaboratively with health, housing, and other partner agencies.

What We’re Looking For

Degree or equivalent in Social Work.

Registered with Social Work England.

Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in Adult Mental Health.

Strong working knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures.

Experience managing complex caseloads.

Confident in assessment, report writing, and multi-agency working.

Previous experience working in a Local Authority Mental Health Social Care Team.

Experience writing tribunal or court reports.

Why Kingston and Richmond?

Kingston and Richmond offer a fantastic blend of riverside living, green spaces, and vibrant town centres. From walks in Richmond Park to the bustling riverside in Kingston, the area provides an exceptional quality of life while still offering excellent transport links into Central London.

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