Social Worker

Job information

  • Job reference: 35364
  • Location: Greater London
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Social Workers
  • Published: August 12, 2026
Job reference: 35364
Consultant: Owen Bowerman

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is recruiting Mental Health Social Workers for several live vacancies within adult services in Enfield. The teams are actively reviewing CVs and arranging interviews, making this particularly suitable for experienced practitioners who can move quickly into a new contract.

Job Details

• Job Title: Mental Health Social Worker
• Location: Enfield, North London
• Vacancies: 3
• Duration: Ongoing contract
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Working Pattern: Fully site based
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: TBC
• Rate of Pay: £30 per hour
• Contact: Owen Bowerman, 0203 475 4175 / obowerman@hg-mh.com

The role will involve

• Managing a caseload of adults receiving support from community mental health services
• Completing statutory social work assessments, reviews and care planning
• Undertaking risk assessments and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting service users with complex mental health and social care needs
• Coordinating with families, housing providers and other community services
• Maintaining clear, accurate and up-to-date case documentation

Vacancies include opportunities within an Early Intervention in Psychosis service, supporting people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and a Rehabilitation Team, working with service users living in 24-hour supported provision both within and outside Enfield.

What you’ll need

• Current Social Work England registration
• Previous experience working within adult mental health services
• Good knowledge of relevant social care legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Strong assessment, care planning and risk management skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary mental health teams
• EIS, psychosis or rehabilitation experience would be particularly relevant for specific vacancies

Working pattern

These are fully site-based positions working 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Locations across the service include Crown Lane, Park Avenue and Lucas House in Enfield, with the exact base dependent on the team.

CVs are being reviewed now and interviews are being arranged promptly. For further details, contact Owen Bowerman on 0203 475 4175 or email obowerman@hg-mh.com.

About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health works with NHS and private sector mental health services throughout the United Kingdom, recruiting experienced professionals into locum and contract positions.

Benefits of working with us

• Quick registration and compliance support
• Access to high-paying mental health contracts
• Dedicated specialist recruitment consultants
• Exclusive NHS and private sector opportunities
• CPD and professional networking opportunities

If you know a Mental Health Social Worker who may be interested, refer them to us and you could earn a £250 referral bonus.

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