Job Description
Qualified Social Workers required within the Mental Health Team
3 Month Contract (Possible extension)
Rate £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
Location: Countywide visits and hybrid working
Skills and Experience Required
* Strong experience in working within adult mental health services
* A good understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Section 117 responsibilities
* Confidence managing complex risk, safeguarding, and multi-agency work
* The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Provide support and therapy to individuals and families experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, or substance misuse, using a strengths-based approach.
* Conduct assessments (psychosocial, risk, care needs) to establish diagnoses and identify required support.
* Develop and monitor individualised care plans, in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
* Undertake crisis intervention and risk management, safeguarding vulnerable individuals using frameworks like the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, or Care Act.
* Advocate for clients' rights and coordinate with community, statutory, and voluntary services to ensure access to resources and promote social inclusion.
* Provide therapy and counselling through one-to-one or group sessions using evidence-based models such as CBT or DBT. [
* Maintain accurate records, case notes, progress documentation, and adhere to confidentiality and ethical standards.
* Support carers and families, offering psychoeducation, emotional support, and inclusion in recovery planning.
Benefits:
* A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
* 5 personal development days per annum.
* Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
* 37 Hours a week
* £38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate)
* 6 Month contract
* Hybrid working, office, home visits required & home working
Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.
Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.