Adults MH Social Worker Westminster SW4558

SW Locums are looking for a Mental Health Social Worker to join our 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 the community.

Hybrid working available, with office and home-based work agreed with the Supervisor and Team Manager.

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.

Applicants MUST HOLD:

• Recognised Degree pass in Social Work i.e. DipSW, CeetSW etc.
• Social Work England Registration
• Good all round knowledge of Adult Services including Mental Capacity and Care Act
• Minimum of 2years UK post Qualified experience in an Adults Setting
• Right to work in the UK

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

SW Locums will provide you with:

• Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
• No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
• Fastest and accurate payments available.
• Contact available 24/7.
• Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to on-going training opportunities.
• Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.
• Excellent “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

SW Locums follow the government guidelines on ensuring safety of all during the risk of Covid-19.

* Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.