Contract Type: Permanent
🕒 Hours: Full-Time
💰 Salary: £40,755 - £45,510 per annum
🎁 Welcome Payment: £1,000
About the Role
Connect2Socialwork is working in partnership with a local authority in South West London to recruit a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join their Mental Health Social Care Team (MHSCT).
This specialist team supports adults whose primary need is mental health, as well as individuals with autism, substance misuse issues, and young people transitioning from children's to adult services. The role involves working under the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act, in close collaboration with NHS mental health teams, wards, and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex cases under the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding frameworks
Undertake assessments, reviews, and mental capacity assessments
Work in partnership with NHS and community organisations
Supervise social workers and receive support from senior practitioners
Progress toward AMHP training as part of career development
Prepare cases for the Court of Protection where necessaryIdeal Candidate
Qualified Social Worker with post-qualifying experience in a statutory setting
Strong knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health Act
Experience in safeguarding, case management, and multi-agency working
Excellent communication and report writing skills
IT proficient
Experience working with individuals affected by mental health, autism, and substance misuseTeam & Environment
Large, friendly, and supportive team
Based at at a hospital in South West London with hybrid working options
Includes a manager, deputy manager, senior practitioners, and business support staff📩 Interested?
Apply now or contact / (phone number removed) for more information about this opportunity.
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
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