Social Worker – Senior Practitioner

Job information

  • Job reference: 35365
  • Location: Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Social Workers
  • Published: August 12, 2026
Job reference: 35365
Consultant: Owen Bowerman

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is supporting a service in Enfield with an immediate requirement for two experienced Senior Practitioners across its adult mental health teams. Interviews are being arranged now, with the service looking to secure strong candidates quickly.

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Practitioner, Mental Health
• Location: Enfield, North London
• Teams: Front Door Team and Community Mental Health Team
• Duration: Ongoing contract
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Working Pattern: Fully site based
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: TBC
• Rate of Pay: £34 per hour
• Contact: Owen Bowerman, 0203 475 4175 / obowerman@hg-mh.com

What you’ll be doing

• Managing complex cases within an adult mental health setting
• Completing assessments and contributing to care planning and risk management
• Supporting effective multidisciplinary working across health and social care services
• Providing senior-level guidance and support within the team
• Liaising with service users, families and partner agencies
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records in line with local procedures

What we’re looking for

• Social Work England registration
• Strong post-qualified experience within adult mental health services
• Previous Senior Practitioner or equivalent senior-level experience
• Confident working with complex presentations and risk
• Strong communication, assessment and multidisciplinary working skills
• Ability to work fully on site in Enfield

Contract information

There are two Senior Practitioner vacancies available, covering a Front Door service and a Community Mental Health Team. The roles are fully site based across Enfield locations, with no hybrid working currently available.

Interviews are being arranged immediately, so candidates who are available or approaching the end of a current contract are encouraged to get in touch.

Contact Owen Bowerman on 0203 475 4175 or email obowerman@hg-mh.com to discuss the roles.

About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, supplying professionals into NHS and private sector mental health services nationwide.

Why work with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health?

• Fast and straightforward registration
• Access to competitive locum opportunities
• Dedicated specialist mental health consultants
• Exclusive and priority vacancies across the UK
• Access to CPD and professional networking opportunities

Know someone suitable? Refer them to Hunter Gatherer Mental Health and you could receive a £250 referral bonus.

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