Senior Social Worker - Mental Health Social Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Social Care Team
Location: Wandsworth, UK
Salary: £36 per hour
Contract: 3 Months, Full-Time

Step into an engaging locum opportunity as a Senior Social Worker in Wandsworth’s Mental Health Social Care Team. This full-time, three-month role allows you to make a meaningful impact on adults with enduring mental health conditions and their carers, while enjoying the flexibility and variety of locum work.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Locum Role: Balance your professional and personal life while working in a dynamic social care environment.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: £36 per hour, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Growth: Work alongside experienced colleagues and gain valuable insights to develop your career further.
• Prime Location: Based at Twickenham Civic Centre, with excellent transport links and local amenities nearby.
• Work-Life Balance: A position that allows flexibility beyond the typical 9-to-5 routine.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager in delivering person-centred services to adults with mental health challenges and their carers.
• Supervise and mentor staff, including Social Workers and Social Care Assessors, fostering a culture of high performance and best practice.
• Act as a Safeguarding Adult Manager (SAM) for S42 enquiries, ensuring compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 15 complex cases, providing high-quality professional service and interventions.
• Promote best practice standards across front-line operations and participate in the duty management rota to maintain continuous service delivery.

Why Wandsworth?
Living and working in Wandsworth offers a vibrant and diverse community, leafy parks, riverside walks, and excellent transport links across London. Enjoy cultural activities, high street shopping, and the local culinary scene while making a meaningful contribution in your professional role.

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