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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Front Door Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Salford, UK
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Adults Social Worker within the Front Door Mental Health Team in Salford, earning £30.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to work within a fast-paced and dynamic service focused on delivering timely Mental Health assessments and interventions. With hybrid working available for up to two days per week from home, this role is ideal for experienced practitioners who enjoy assessment work and making swift, impactful decisions without long-term case management responsibilities.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Immerse yourself in a rewarding role that provides stability, professional growth, and meaningful impact.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from up to two days per week working from home, offering flexibility and improved work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £30.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and experience.
• Ongoing Opportunity: Enjoy the potential for long-term work and continuous career development.
• Assessment-Focused Role: Focus on Mental Health assessments and decision-making rather than long-term case holding.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals within a supportive multidisciplinary setting.

What you will do

• Mental Health Assessments: Conduct comprehensive Mental Health assessments to identify needs, risks, and appropriate intervention pathways.
• Front Door Screening: Support the Contact Team by ensuring referrals are assessed promptly and effectively.
• Decision Making: Provide professional analysis and recommendations to ensure individuals receive appropriate support and services.
• Crisis Intervention: Respond to urgent situations and provide advice and intervention where required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with healthcare professionals, community services, mental health providers, and partner agencies.
• Care Planning: Contribute to short-term intervention planning and recommendations for ongoing support where appropriate.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Professional Practice: Ensure all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policy, and professional standards.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in So