Social Worker – Mental Health Review Team
Job Title: Social Worker – Mental Health Review Team
Specialism: Mental Health Social Work
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £34.00 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time
An exciting ongoing opportunity is available for a Social Worker to join the Mental Health Review Team in Leicester, earning £34.00 per hour. This role is ideal for professionals seeking full-time or part-time work within statutory mental health social care. You will play a vital role in delivering mental health reviews, coordinating care, and supporting adults with mental health needs through recovery-focused, person-centred practice.
You will work collaboratively with NHS mental health services, Community Mental Health Teams, and partner agencies in a role that values risk management, safeguarding, and high-quality care and support planning.
Perks and Benefits
* Full-Time / Part-Time Flexibility: Choose working hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
* Diverse Work Experience: Gain valuable exposure working alongside a wide range of health and social care professionals.
* Competitive Pay: Earn a strong hourly rate while undertaking meaningful statutory mental health work.
* Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews for adults with mental health needs.
* Review and update care and support plans to promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing.
* Monitor and manage risk, ensuring proportionate safeguarding responses.
* Apply relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
* Contribute to statutory mental health processes and reviews.
* Work collaboratively with Community Mental Health Teams, psychiatrists, nurses, and allied professionals.
* Attend multi-disciplinary reviews, professionals’ meetings, and case discussions.
* Identify and respond to adult safeguarding concerns in line with local procedures.
* Complete risk assessments and contribute to protection planning.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records.
* Work in line with Social Work England standards and council policies.
* Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.
Qualifications
* Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).
* Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is mandatory.
Experience
* Post-qualifying experience within adult social care or mental health services.
* Experience completing Care Act assessments and reviews.
* Experience working within multi-disciplinary mental health teams is desirable.
Why Leicester?
Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city, offering a rich cultural scene, excellent green spaces, and strong transport links. With a welcoming community and a growing focus on wellbeing and inclusion, it is a fantastic place to both live and develop your social work career.
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Apply today and make a meaningful impact in statutory mental health social work in Leicester.
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