Adults Mental Health Social Worker – Merton Council – Up to £32 per hour

Locum Mental Health Social Worker – Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract near Merton!

Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role in South London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker
• Location: Near Merton
• Duration: 3 – 6 months ongoing
• Schedule: Mon – Fri, 9 – 5
• Start Date: March 2025
• Rate of Pay: £28 – £32 per hours
• Contact: Faieq – 0203 307 8747 / fbashar@hg-mh.com

What You’ll Be Doing:

• One full time Social Worker needed for the Social Care Mental Health team. The role is initially advertised for 3 months,  however may be extended depending on the situation and permanent recruitment.
• The Social Worker should be experienced in managing complex Adults Mental Health cases whilst working for a local authority, this is NOT a Care Coordinator role.
• They should have experience working under Care Act completing assessments, reviews and safeguarding, working with multi disciplinary professionals, S117, attending ward rounds, working with Housing and brokerage, Court of Protection applications, Mental Health Tribunals, and duty work.
• The Social worker should be a driver with their own transport to travel around the borough and out of borough when needed.
• The Social worker will need to be experienced working under pressurised environment and prioritising workloads.
• The Social Workers should be proactive with managing the complex case loads.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a current and valid Social Work England registration and pin
• experience working with ECHP or similar settings
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care 
• access to a car for community/home visits