Social Worker - Mental Health Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Mental Health Team
Location: Camden
Salary: £32.00 per hour
Contract Type: Locum, Full-Time, Ongoing

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Camden. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.00 and the chance to work within a vibrant, culturally rich community while making a meaningful impact on individuals with complex mental health needs.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to balance your work and personal life while gaining varied experience across teams and services.
• Competitive Pay: Be well rewarded for your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Growth: Broaden your experience across diverse settings, enhancing your skillset.
• Dynamic Location: Work in a lively and culturally diverse area with endless opportunities for personal enrichment.

What you will do:

• Coordinate care for complex cases under the Care Programme Approach (CPA), ensuring tailored support for each service user.
• Develop collaborative, person-centred care plans aligned with individual needs and goals.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults using legislation including the Mental Health Act, Care Act, and Mental Capacity Act.
• Carry out holistic mental health and social care assessments, including Care Act assessments.
• Work closely with carers, families, and wider support networks to deliver comprehensive care.
• Build strong partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance service delivery.
• Liaise with inpatient units to ensure continuity of care across services.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and produce high-quality reports.

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience supporting adults with psychosis and complex mental health