Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in Hampshire? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Mental Health Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to £45,510.00 per annum on a permanent basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: We are a large, friendly and supportive team, including a manager and a deputy manager, and ably supported by business support colleagues. Job Description; The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker with a good amount of post qualifying experience in a statutory setting. They will be experienced in safeguarding, and assessments under the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act. They will have a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation and guidance, and experience of working with mental health. You will provide case management of complex cases under the Care Act 2014, and safeguarding, including taking cases to the Court of Protection. You will receive support and supervision from one of the senior practitioners in the team, and will also provide supervision of social workers. You will undertake assessments and reviews, and work in partnership across organisational boundaries with NHS colleagues in mental health teams and on wards, as well as colleagues in a range of partnership organisations. The successful candidate will progress towards AMHP training as part of their career progression pathway and will receive a £1000 welcome payment. They must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills. Good IT skills will be an advantage. Knowledge and experience of mental health, autism, and drug and alcohol problems in a statutory setting are essential. Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency* About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on 07720 173648 or email me amelia.stone@csltd.org.uk 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.