Adult Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adult Social Worker - Community Mental Health Team
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Salary: £32.82 per hour
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Community Mental Health Team in the vibrant city of Liverpool. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers an excellent hourly rate of £32.82, giving you the chance to make a meaningful difference while working in a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible locum working: Enjoy the freedom to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle while gaining experience across a variety of settings.
• Competitive hourly rate: Earn £32.82 per hour, recognising your expertise and commitment.
• Professional development: Expand your knowledge by working with a diverse range of mental health cases and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between your career and personal life.

What you will do

• Manage a varied caseload of adults receiving support from secondary mental health services, delivering person-centred interventions and ongoing case management.
• Complete strengths-based assessments, develop care and support plans, and regularly review outcomes to promote independence and recovery.
• Work closely with the Transition Team, supporting young people moving into adult mental health services. Experience within Children's Social Care is desirable but not essential.
• Collaborate with service users, families, healthcare professionals, and partner agencies to provide coordinated, holistic care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records and documentation in line with statutory requirements and professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally in a Community Mental Health Team or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation.
• Excellent assessment, care planning, communication, and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload while delivering high-quality, person-centred pra