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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £34.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker within the Mental Health Team in Leicester, earning £34.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with office attendance required just one day per week. Working within Adult Social Care, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges through personalised assessments, care planning, and face-to-face interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from the consistency and stability of a full-time role within a supportive Adult Social Care team.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £34.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while maintaining meaningful team collaboration through weekly office attendance.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health difficulties within your local community.

What you will do

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults' needs, strengths, and support requirements.
• Care Planning: Develop personalised care and support plans that promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing.
• Direct Support: Build strong professional relationships through face-to-face engagement and ongoing intervention.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload and ensure timely reviews of support arrangements and outcomes.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Advocacy: Empower and advocate for individuals, promoting choice, independence, and informed decision-making.
• Review and Monitoring: Regularly evaluate care plans and adapt interventions to meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring service users receive the protection a