Qualified Social Worker – Community Mental Health Team
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Full-time | Agency Contract
We’re on the lookout for an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, multi-disciplinary team where your skills, knowledge, and compassion will have a direct impact on adults living with mental health needs. You’ll work flexibly between the office, hospitals, and service users’ homes – providing assessments, support plans, and advocacy, while also preparing reports and attending Mental Health Tribunals.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Working with adults in the community with complex mental health needs
2. Carrying out statutory assessments under the Care Act & Mental Capacity Act
3. Writing and submitting formal reports, including for Mental Health Tribunals
4. Managing and prioritising your own caseload
5. Collaborating with professionals across health, housing, and social care
6. Using WCCIS (preferred) to record and manage casework efficiently
What we’re looking for:
7. Qualified Social Worker (degree or equivalent)
8. Registered with Social Work England
9. 3+ years’ experience in Adult Social Care (mental health experience essential)
10. Knowledge of relevant legislation: Care Act, MCA, Mental Health Act
11. Skilled in risk assessments, safeguarding, and multi-agency working
12. Ideally based locally or happy to travel within the region
Why Pertemps Social Care?
13. Easy, online registration process
14. Weekly, reliable payroll
15. Ongoing compliance managed for you
16. Dedicated consultant support with access to roles nationwide
17. £250 referral bonus – unlimited referrals!
Easily commutable from: Blackburn, Preston, Burnley, Wigan, Blackpool, Rochdale, Liverpool, Manchester, Leyland, St Helens, Warrington, and many more.
Ready to take the next step? If you're ready to bring your skills to a team that truly values what you do — get in touch today.
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