Social Worker - Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Dudley, UK
Salary: £31.97 per hour

Social Worker within the Mental Health Team in Dudley, earning £31.97 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing experienced Adult Social Workers with the chance to make a meaningful difference to adults experiencing mental health challenges. Working within a supportive and dynamic team, you will manage complex cases, promote recovery and independence, and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing outcomes across the community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Social Worker looking to further develop their expertise in Adult Mental Health while benefiting from the flexibility, variety, and professional rewards that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £31.97 per hour, recognising your expertise and professional experience.

• Great Location: Work within the heart of the West Midlands, benefiting from excellent transport links and local amenities.

• Professional Development: Opportunities to mentor, supervise, and support less experienced practitioners while enhancing your leadership skills.

• Varied Caseload: Manage a diverse range of cases that will continuously challenge and develop your professional practice.

• Flexible Locum Lifestyle: Enjoy the variety and work-life balance that locum opportunities can offer.

• Meaningful Impact: Support adults to achieve positive mental health outcomes, independence, and improved quality of life.

What you will do:

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with mental health needs, ensuring timely and effective interventions.

• Undertake strengths-based assessments, reviews, and care planning in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice.

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and support less experienced Social Workers and Social Care Coordinators.

• Provide supervision in line with professional and regulatory requirements, promoting continuous professional development.

• Offer professional advice and guidance on complex cases and deputise for the Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager when required.

• Promote anti-discriminatory practice, equality, inclusion, and social justice throughout all aspects of service delivery.

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries and make informed decisions to protect adults at risk.

• Work collaboratively with health p