Social Worker Mental Health

• Liquid Personnel are proud to be working with Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to recruit a dedicated and experienced Adult Mental Health Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care and Reviews Teams.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults facing mental health challenges, within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.

Your benefits as an Adult Mental Health Social Worker:

Competitive salary up to £52,767

£3,000 retention bonus (paid every two years)

Payment of Social Work England registration fee

Hybrid working – 40% of your time spent within the boroughs

Regular reflective supervision and peer group support

Bespoke Personal Development Plans tailored to your career goals

Fully funded training opportunities including Practice Educator, Leadership and Management, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), AMHP, Coaching and Mentoring, and Adult Safeguarding at Risk.

Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources

As the Adult Mental Health Social Worker, you will:

Provide a duty/front door service offering signposting, advice, screening, and risk assessments

Conduct Care Act assessments and develop strength-based support plans to promote independence

Manage complex cases and complete initial care reviews

Lead on safeguarding adults statutory duties, including Section 42 enquiries

Collaborate with health services, housing teams, voluntary sector organisations, and other key partners

Carry out carers’ assessments and build strong relationships with families and caregivers

Facilitate mental capacity assessments, best interest meetings, and Court of Protection applications

Prepare social circumstances reports and attend tribunals to advocate for individuals

Essential requirements of this Adult Mental Health Social Worker role:

Registration as a Social Worker with Social Work England

At least one year of post-ASYE experience in a statutory setting

Strong knowledge of legal frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act

A passion for supporting adults with mental health needs and promoting independence

If this sounds like it could be the role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or [email protected]

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.