SW Locums are seeking an experienced and motivated Mental Health Social Worker to join the South Locality Adult Social Care Mental Health Team. This is an opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, delivering high-quality social care support to adults experiencing mental ill health across our community.
Must be available for immediate start
Hybrid (office-based with one early morning or late evening outreach shift per month)
You will play a key role in supporting residents to achieve positive outcomes, working closely with health partners, community services and internal teams. The role requires someone who is confident, strengths-based in their practice, and able to manage a varied and fast-paced caseload.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Participating in the daily duty rota and handling incoming calls and referrals
- Undertaking Care Act strengths-based assessments
- Completing Care Act care and support plans and conducting reviews
- Applying for funding for placements when required
- Working jointly with health colleagues to develop Section 117 aftercare plans
- Attending MDT ward rounds and community MDT meetings
- Planning safe and timely discharges for individuals in acute or psychiatric hospital settings
- Acting as a Lead Enquiry Officer (LEO) for safeguarding enquiries
- Carrying out Carers Assessments under the Care Act
- Undertaking Mental Capacity Act assessments
- Participating in team meetings and contributing positively to team development What We Expect This Role to Achieve
- Strengthen the delivery of high-quality mental health social care across Westminster
- Support the team’s performance in assessments, reviews and safeguarding
- Contribute to a supportive, collaborative team culture
- Develop strong working relationships with health partners, including CNWL colleagues
- Promote independence and wellbeing through strengths-based practice
