Senior Social Work Practitioner - Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Mental Health Team
Specialism: Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)
Location: Westminster, UK
Salary: £36 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Duration: 3 months

Join Westminster City Council as a Senior Social Work Practitioner in our energetic Community Mental Health Team based in the vibrant area of Victoria. This three-month locum contract offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to support and guide a dedicated team in a fast-paced environment. Make a difference in adult mental health while enjoying the flexibility and diversity that locum work offers. This full-time role is perfect for an experienced practitioner ready to step into a leadership position.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the freedom and variety locum work offers, allowing you to balance professional growth with personal interests.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £36 per hour, ensuring your expertise and hard work are rewarded generously.
• Hybrid Working Pattern: Benefit from the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements, combining office-based tasks in Victoria with remote work for focused projects.
• Career Development: Gain invaluable experience working with a supportive team in a challenging yet rewarding setting, enhancing your skills and career prospects.
• Vibrant Location: Experience the heart of London in Westminster, where work and lifestyle blend seamlessly in a thriving community.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership and professional guidance to social workers within the team.
• Promote and embed high-quality social work practice standards throughout the team.
• Undertake the role of Duty Senior where required, acting as a point of escalation for complex cases.
• Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager, ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable clients.
• Provide supervision and oversight of complex cases, supporting team members with challenging scenarios.
• Support risk management and complex decision-making in line with relevant legislation.
• Ensure practice aligns with statutory frameworks and best practice quality standards, maintaining the highest levels of care.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS suitable for working with vulnerable adults.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act (MCA), and Court of Protection.
• Significant post-qualifying experience, ideally at Senior P