Senior Social Worker

My Social Work News; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social care recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for their Mental Health Team in Oldham. This role involves leading complex caseloads, providing guidance and support to colleagues, and contributing to progressive practices within the adult mental health sector. Ideal candidates should possess a social work qualification and relevant experience. Competitive pay of £35 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.
• Social Work England registration necessary.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex caseloads within adult mental health services.
• Provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.
• Contribute to safeguarding and crisis support.

Skills

Leadership

Complex case management

Guidance/Mentoring

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team, Oldham | £35 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel, a highly regarded social care recruitment agency, is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Oldham. This position is well-suited to experienced practitioners who are ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver excellent, person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties. This locum role combines leadership responsibilities with complex casework, offering the chance to influence good practice within a progressive authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex caseloads within adult mental health services.
• Provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues as needed.
• Contribute to safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery initiatives where applicable.

Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (fully supported by Sanctuary).

Why join Oldham’s Mental Health Team?

• Specialist expertise – Manage challenging and complex cases across safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery.
• Leadership opportunity – Contribute to service development and mentoring to less experienced staff.
• Collaborative working – Partner with NHS teams, community organisations, and voluntary services.
• Professional growth – Develop your leadership profile within a forward-thinking adult social care setting.

Support from Sanctuary

Sanctuary will manage all compliance, contracts, and career development, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent care and safeguarding.