Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health Team Location: Surrey Rate: Up to £42ph Contract Type: Locum, Full-Time Are you a compassionate and experienced Social Worker seeking to empower individuals navigating mental health challenges? Join our progressive Mental Health Team in Surrey, where your clinical insight and commitment to trauma-informed care will make a real difference to children, adolescents, and families. About the Role You'll be embedded in a multi-disciplinary setting where social work meets psychological, psychiatric, and community support. Working with children and young people impacted by emotional distress, mental illness, or neurodiversity, you'll contribute to care plans that reflect therapeutic goals and safeguard wellbeing. Your team may include: * Mental Health Practitioners * Social Workers * Assistant Team Managers * CAMHS Specialists * Admin Support ️ Key Responsibilities * Undertake holistic assessments of mental health and social need * Support discharge planning and transitions between services * Liaise with CAMHS, crisis teams, and inpatient units * Coordinate tailored care packages and recovery-focused support * Lead safeguarding interventions where emotional harm is present * Maintain clear, outcome-focused case records * Advocate for access to appropriate services, benefits, and entitlements ✅ What We're Looking For * Degree in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent) * Social Work England registration * Knowledge of mental health legislation and crisis intervention * Experience with children, young people, or vulnerable adults * Skilled in assessing emotional wellbeing and risk * Commitment to dignity, equity, and trauma-informed care * Full driving licence and flexibility to travel across Surrey Why Join Us? * In-house CPD opportunities focused on mental health and wellbeing * Supportive team culture with regular clinical supervision * Hybrid working options and modern office spaces * Strong leadership and service development vision * Opportunities for specialisation and training Ready to Apply? If you're ready to deliver meaningful change through therapeutic, values-led practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your social work career with Connect2SocialWork. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.