Adult Social Worker
Posted about 2 hours ago
Location
- Dacre
Reference
- Ref: BH-164355
Salary Package
- £36 per hour
Expiry Date
- Expires 22nd May 2026
Job Type
- Temporary
Industry
- Social Care
Job Title: Adult Mental Health Social Worker
Location: Westmorland
Contract: 3-month contract, ongoing
Pay Rate:
Key Responsibilities
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
Location: Westmorland
Contract: 3-month contract, ongoing
Pay Rate:
- £36 per hour umbrella
- £31.66 PAYE (inclusive)
- £28.25 PAYE (exclusive)
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake statutory adult mental health assessments under the Care Act 2014
- Complete Mental Health Act (1983, as amended) work as required
- Manage a caseload of adults with complex mental health needs
- Develop and review care and support plans to promote independence and wellbeing
- Undertake risk assessments and crisis intervention where necessary
- Work collaboratively with health professionals, Community Mental Health Teams, and partner agencies
- Safeguard adults at risk in line with local and national policy
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and reviews
- Qualified Social Worker
- Registered with Social Work England
- Recent experience in Adult Mental Health Social Work within a Local Authority
- Sound working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Health Act
- Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Enhanced DBS (Update Service desirable)
- Competitive hourly rate
- Ongoing contract opportunity
- Experience within a well-established Adult Mental Health service
- Supportive team environment
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk
Andrew Wiles
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