Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Team in Westminster, London

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Westminster, UK
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Senior Social Worker within the Mental Health Team in Westminster, earning £32.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to join Westminster City Council's Adult Social Care service, working within a busy and supportive Mental Health Team. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a fast-paced environment focused on promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for adults with mental health needs.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Enjoy the stability and engagement of a full-time role within a dynamic Adult Social Care service.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £32.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access training opportunities and development programmes to enhance your practice and career progression.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced colleagues within a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from working arrangements that support a positive work-life balance.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference to the lives of adults experiencing mental health challenges.

What you will do

• Duty Responsibilities: Participate in the daily duty rota, responding to incoming referrals, enquiries, and urgent requests for support.
• Assessments: Conduct strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014 to identify eligible needs and support requirements.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans, including applications for funding where required.
• Section 117 Work: Collaborate closely with health colleagues to develop and review Section 117 aftercare plans.
• Hospital Discharge: Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to effective discharge planning from inpatient settings.
• Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding enquiries as a Lead Enquiry Officer, ensuring appropriate interventions and outcomes.
• Carers Assessments: Complete Carers Assessments and provide support to carers in line with statutory requirements.
• Mental Capacity Act Assessments: Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
• Partnership Working: Build strong working relationships with health partners, including CNWL and other community services.
• Team Contribution: Actively participate in team meetings, service development activities, and reflective practice discussions.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in compliance with professional and organisational standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience working within a Community Mental Health Team or Adult Mental Health Service.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, safeguarding legislation, and related statutory guidance.
• Assessment Skills: Proven experience undertaking strengths-based assessments, care planning, and risk management.
• Safeguarding Expertise: Experience managing safeguarding enquiries and complex adult social care cases.
• Multi-Disciplinary Working: Ability to work effectively alongside health professionals and wider partner agencies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Why Westminster

Westminster is one of London's most iconic and vibrant boroughs, offering an exceptional blend of history, culture, and modern city living. With world-renowned landmarks, excellent transport links, diverse communities, and endless professional opportunities, Westminster provides an outstanding environment for both career development and personal enjoyment. Whether exploring its cultural attractions or benefiting from its dynamic professional landscape, Westminster is a fantastic place to live and work.

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