Social Worker – Children’s

Job information

  • Job reference: 35300
  • Location: Enfield
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Social Workers
  • Published: August 4, 2026
Job reference: 35300
Consultant: Owen Bowerman

Level 3 Mental Health Social Worker

We are supporting a Family Partnership Hub in Enfield with an immediate agency requirement for an experienced Mental Health Social Worker. The hub is bringing together professionals from mental health, drug and alcohol services, and children’s social care to provide coordinated support to families across the borough.

Job details

• Job Title: Level 3 Mental Health Social Worker
• Location: Enfield
• Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to confirmation
• Rate of Pay: £32 per hour
• Contact: Owen Bowerman, 0203 475 4175, obowerman@hg-mh.com

What you’ll be doing

• Providing specialist mental health social work support within the Family Partnership Hub
• Working closely with children’s social workers, mental health clinicians, and drug and alcohol professionals
• Completing assessments and contributing to coordinated care and support plans
• Managing complex cases involving children, young people, and their families
• Participating in multidisciplinary meetings and sharing professional recommendations
• Maintaining clear, accurate, and timely case records

What we’re looking for

• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience working within children’s services
• Previous mental health social work experience
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary service
• Excellent communication, organisation, and case management skills

Working pattern and contract information

This is a live agency requirement, with the service looking to review suitable CVs immediately. The successful candidate will join the hub ahead of the planned permanent recruitment process beginning in September. The intended start date and full working pattern are currently being confirmed.

To discuss the role or submit your CV, contact Owen Bowerman on 0203 475 4175 or email obowerman@hg-mh.com.

About Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health is a specialist recruitment agency based in the United Kingdom, supplying experienced professionals to NHS and private sector mental health services. We provide dedicated support throughout the registration, placement, and contract process.

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

• Fast and straightforward registration
• Access to high paying locum and contract roles
• Support from specialist mental health recruitment consultants
• Access to exclusive NHS and private sector vacancies
• Ongoing CPD and professional networking opportunities

Know someone suitable? Refer them to Hunter Gatherer Mental Health and receive a £250 referral bonus, subject to terms.

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