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Senior Social Worker / Snr Practitioner - Mental Health (AMHP desirable)
π Location: London
π Hours: Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00
π· Pay Rate: Up to Β£36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
ποΈ Contract: 4-month secondment (Maternity Cover) - potential for extension
π The Opportunity:
Are you a passionate and experienced social worker ready to take the next step? Join a committed mental health team in London for a 4-month secondment (maternity cover) with the potential to extend.
As a Senior Social Worker, you'll combine your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and compassion to support adults living with severe and enduring mental health challenges. This is a dynamic and rewarding role with real impact. π
π§Ύ Key Responsibilities:
π§ββοΈ Manage a reduced but complex caseload, including Care Act assessments, safeguarding, and court work
π₯ Act as Duty Manager on a rota basis, triaging referrals and managing safeguarding concerns
π§ Deputise for the Team Manager and support the daily running of the team
π£οΈ Be the social work voice in multi-agency meetings and decision-making
π€ Work closely with community mental health teams, healthcare partners, and voluntary organisations
π± Mentor and supervise newly qualified social workers and apprentices
π Help screen and triage new referrals, ensuring effective and person-centred care
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What We're Looking For:
βοΈ Qualified Social Worker (SWE Registered)
βοΈ Experience working with adults in mental health services
βοΈ Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
βοΈ Confident in complex case management and safeguarding
π§ AMHP qualification - desirable but not essential
π§βπΌ Willing to commit to a Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm schedule
π London-based or willing to travel to the area as required
What happens now?
If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post
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