Mental Health Social Worker

The London Borough of Lambeth are recruiting for an adults Mental Health Social Worker to join their mental health social work Team. This is a hybrid role that offers home and office working, but it is necessary that some services users are seen at home or at the hospital or placements to properly assess their needs.

The Role:

The social work team undertakes all Care Act, Safeguarding, MCA, and Statutory Social Work tasks, and so the Social Worker will expect to, and have the necessary skills to be able to:

* complete Care Act Assessments, with Care Planning and arranging Social Care packages,
* complete Placement and Community reviews of existing service users in placements/community
* complete Safeguarding screenings, enquiries, and reporting, arranging positive outcomes
* complete Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Decisions, and
* leading work to Court of Protection if necessary/appointeeship
* It is also expected to take part in Social Work Duty. The LWC Social Work Duty is run from the Civic Centre, and duty social workers are expected to be at the centre on average once every week.

Essential Requirements:

* Social Work Qualification
* Experience as a social worker within adult Mental Health teams
* Social Work England Registration

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Charles Erdwin at or contact for more information.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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