Social Worker

4 Month Contract With A Local Authority

• We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join our Adults Duty Mental Health Team, working Monday to Friday on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for urgent and new mental health cases, managing complex situations in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a duty worker 5 days per week, responding to urgent referrals and new cases within Adult Mental Health.
  




• Provide timely risk assessments, crisis interventions, and signposting or allocation for further intervention.
  




• Prioritise cases effectively under pressure, balancing urgent and routine responsibilities.
  

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
  




• Undertake Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, and other statutory duties under relevant legislation.
  




• Work within the framework of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Section 117 aftercare.
  

• Attend and contribute to ward rounds, CPA meetings, and Mental Health Tribunals.
  




• Collaborate with housing teams, brokerage services, and clinical professionals to coordinate care packages and accommodation.
  




• Liaise with legal representatives, court staff, and safeguarding partners as needed.
  

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act and local procedures.
  




• Prepare documentation for and attend Court of Protection hearings as necessary.
  




• Ensure adherence to statutory duties, including accurate and timely record-keeping.
  

• Travel within and outside the borough to complete home visits, attend hospital discharge planning meetings, and represent the team at external settings.
  

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (e.g., BA/BSc/Master’s in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW).
  




• Registered with Social Work England.
  




• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience working in adult mental health services.
  




• Proven ability to manage complex mental health cases independently.
  




• Experience with Section 117, Court of Protection, Mental Health Tribunals, and multi-disciplinary working.
  




• Skilled in prioritising under pressure and managing high workloads.
  




• Experience conducting safeguarding enquiries and statutory assessments under the Care Act 2014.
  




• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
  

• Working Hours: 36 per Week
  


• Enhanced DBS is Required

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