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Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

Salary: £40755 - £45510 per annum
Location: South West London

 

💼 Contract Type: Permanent
🕒 Hours: Full-Time
💰 Salary: £40,755 - £45,510 per annum
🎁 Welcome Payment: £1,000

About the Role

Connect2Socialwork is working in partnership with a local authority in South West London to recruit a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT).

This specialist team supports adults whose primary need is mental health, as well as individuals with autism, substance misuse issues, and young people transitioning from children's to adult services. The role involves working under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act, in close collaboration with NHS mental health teams, wards, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex cases under the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding frameworks
  • Undertake assessments, reviews, and mental capacity assessments
  • Work in partnership with NHS and community organisations
  • Supervise social workers and receive support from senior practitioners
  • Progress toward AMHP training as part of career development
  • Prepare cases for the Court of Protection where necessary

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting
  • Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
  • Experience in safeguarding, case management, and multi-agency working
  • Excellent communication and report writing skills
  • IT proficient
  • Experience working with individuals affected by mental health, autism, and substance misuse

Team & Environment

  • Large, friendly, and supportive team
  • Based at at a hospital in South West London with hybrid working options
  • Includes a manager, deputy manager, senior practitioners, and business support staff

📩 Interested?
Apply now or contact penny.cronje@csltd.org.uk / 07563 5570049 for more information about this opportunity.

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.