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Reading - Senior Social worker - Mental Health

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Mental Health
 Location: The Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU
 Contract: Locum | Hybrid
 Rate: £40 per hour

About the Role:
 Eden Brown Synergy is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Reading Borough Council's Mental Health Social Care Team. This role involves delivering high-quality, strengths-based assessments, care planning, and interventions for adults with complex mental health needs. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners, including NHS mental health services, to provide person-centred support that promotes recovery, independence, and safeguarding.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory duties under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act, and provide supervision and guidance to less experienced staff where required. Previous experience in a senior or supervisory capacity is desirable.

Essential Requirements:

Registered with Social Work England (SWE) / HCPC
Significant post-qualified experience in adult mental health
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding frameworks
Experience managing complex safeguarding cases, Section 117 aftercare, and community DoLS
Excellent risk assessment, decision-making, and communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentBenefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:

DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
£300 referral bonus for recommending a colleague or friend
Bonus for securing your own job through Eden Brown Synergy
Twice-weekly payroll
Dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your job search and beyondHow to Apply:
 If you are interested, please send your CV to Shristi Yadav at  or call (phone number removed).

Know someone suitable? Refer them and receive a £300 referral bonus for successful placement!

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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