Job Advert: Senior Social Work Practitioner – Mental Health (Adults) Social Care Qualified
Location: Caerphilly
Employment Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)
Start Date: 09 February 2026
Hours: 37 hours per week (work pattern subject to service needs, including rota-based working)
Salary:
* PAYE: £28.11 per hour
* Umbrella: £37.09 per hour
----------------------------------- Are you an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner with a passion for adult mental health and recovery-focused practice? Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join the South Community Mental Health Team within Adult Services for a 12-week temporary assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary community mental health team, supporting adults with complex mental health needs while contributing to service development and supporting less experienced colleagues.
----------------------------------- What You’ll Do: • Deliver high-quality Care and Treatment Planning for adults requiring community-based mental health services, promoting independence, dignity, and recovery.
• Assess and manage risk, coordinating services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and carers.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, including health, housing, police, and third-sector partners.
• Fulfil duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) in accordance with the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, including participation in the daytime AMHP rota.
• Monitor, review, and evaluate care plans to ensure positive outcomes and service user satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and prepare reports as required.
• Support service development by identifying unmet needs and contributing to planning and commissioning processes.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and learning opportunities for AMHP and Social Work students.
----------------------------------- What We’re Looking For: • A qualified Social Worker with a Diploma or Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Care Wales (or equivalent UK body).
• Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status.
• A minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in Adult Mental Health Social Work.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and related legislation and guidance.
• Proven experience in care and treatment planning, risk assessment, and mental health recovery-focused practice.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using ICT systems for case recording, reporting, and performance monitoring (e.g. SWIFT, health databases, Microsoft Office).
• Flexibility to work across a rota, including weekends, and travel across the county borough.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.
----------------------------------- Essential Requirements: • Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check (Adults Workforce)
• Criminal Convictions Declaration
• Social Care Wales registration
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the borough
• Health Declaration/Questionnaire
• Signed Confidentiality Agreement
• CV
• Employment History Form
• Minimum of 3 years’ references/work history
----------------------------------- Why Join Us? This role offers the opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment, supporting adults with mental health needs while playing a key role in service delivery and development. You’ll receive regular supervision, work alongside experienced professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to community mental health services across Caerphilly.
----------------------------------- How to Apply: Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today.
📞 01443 230222
🌐 https://www.networkrecruitmentwales.co.uk/nrwpeople/
Network Recruitment Wales is an equal opportunities employer.