Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Adults Learning Disabilities and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker. 

Key details of the position:

• Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
• Location - Islington
• Duration - 3 months on going
• Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Start Date - October 2024
• Rate of pay - £29.11 - £31.27ph (Umbrella)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified social worker to join integrated Learning disability team in Hackney. You will be working alongside clinical leads and social care managers. We are looking for an experienced Social Workers with extensive knowledge and experience of completing care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, community DOL assessments and to take a part in our eligibility assessments process. The post is for a candidate with an extensive knowledge and experience of working with Adults with Learning Disabilities and their carers, people with complex care needs. The candidate would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld. The candidate would need to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL. Although some of the role is working from home the social worker will need to go to see service users in the community in order to assess them. We are looking for a person with an excellent understanding of the community DOL assessments. In return we will provide an excellent training to extend their knowledge in order to equip this person with the understanding around the eligibility assessment. The social worker would need to generate enough output to achieve one eligibility assessment and two DOL assessments a week.

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the SWE
• Proven experience within a Social Working role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Car driver to travel across multiple sites
• Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on 0203 307 8747.

You could also send your CV to fbashar@hg-mh.com to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.