Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team
Senior Social Worker – Mental Health Team, Oldham | £35 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a highly regarded social care recruitment agency, is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the Mental Health Team in Oldham. This position is well-suited to experienced practitioners who are ready to take on additional responsibility while continuing to deliver excellent, person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
With a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour, this locum role combines leadership responsibilities with complex casework, offering the chance to influence good practice within a progressive authority.
If you’re new to locum work, Sanctuary ensures you’ll receive full support throughout your placement, including:
* Exclusive vacancies – Senior roles within adult mental health not available via other agencies.
* Security of work – Our strong partnerships with local authorities often lead to contract extensions.
* Permanent pathways – If you decide you’d prefer a permanent position, our dedicated team can help.
* Expert consultant guidance – Regular check-ins from consultants who understand adult mental health practice.
Requirements for this role:
* Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
* Social Work England registration.
* Considerable post-qualification experience within adult mental health services.
* Ability to manage complex caseloads and provide guidance or mentoring to colleagues.
* Willingness to complete compliance checks (fully supported by Sanctuary).
Why join Oldham’s Mental Health Team?
* This position allows you to combine senior-level responsibility with meaningful frontline practice, making a direct impact on outcomes for vulnerable adults.
* Specialist expertise – Manage challenging and complex cases across safeguarding, crisis support, and recovery.
* Leadership opportunity – Contribute to service development and offer mentoring to less experienced staff.
* Collaborative working – Partner with NHS teams, community organisations, and voluntary services.
* Professional growth – Develop your leadership profile within a forward-thinking adult social care setting.
Sanctuary will manage all compliance, contracts, and career development, allowing you to focus on delivering excellent care and safeguarding.
Apply today — If you’re a Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Oldham’s Mental Health Team, we’d love to hear from you.
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