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Social Worker - NHS Primary Care Team

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Job Description - Social Worker - NHS Primary Care Team

Exciting Opportunity: Band 6 Adult Mental Health Social Worker – Primary Care Mental Health Team
We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

Job Title: Adult Mental Health Social Worker (Band 6 equivalent)
Location: SE London
Duration: 3 months (with likely extension)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £21.21 PAYE or £28.50ph 
Contact: Cameron McCoy – /

What You’ll Be Doing:
Join the integrated Primary Care Mental Health Team as an Adult Mental Health Social Worker. Working alongside NHS and voluntary sector colleagues, your key responsibilities will include:

? Screening and triaging new referrals while on duty
? Completing strengths-based assessments, support planning, and stabilisation work
? Leading on adult safeguarding cases and conducting Care Act 2014 assessments
? Managing a caseload in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team
? Participating in regular MDT meetings and contributing to risk management planning
? Supporting service users with a wide range of mental health needs through brief intervention models

Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need:

? SWE Registration and a degree in Social Work
? Substantial experience in adult mental health community casework
? Strong assessment, engagement, and risk management skills
? Sound knowledge of CA 2014, MHA 1983, and MCA 2005
? Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within an integrated MDT environment
? Commitment to safeguarding and promoting recovery-focused care

Working Hours & Contract Duration:
This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM. Based in SE London, offering excellent transport links and free parking. Initial 3-month contract with strong possibility of extension.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Cameron McCoy today at or to apply.

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