Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Team
Job Title: Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Team
Specialism: Mental Health
Location: London, UK
Salary: £32.00 Hourly
Contract Type: Locum – Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time
We have an exciting ongoing locum opportunity for an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a Mental Health Hospital Team in central London. This role is ideal for a practitioner passionate about supporting individuals in mental health placements and enabling successful transitions toward more independent living. With flexible full-time or part-time options, this position offers both professional fulfilment and work-life balance.
As part of the Adult Social Care Mental Health Service, you will work collaboratively within the Living Well Network Alliance, an innovative partnership alongside South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Certitude, Thames Reach, and Lambeth NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, delivering high-quality, coordinated mental health services to Lambeth residents.
Perks and benefits
* Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Choose working hours that suit your lifestyle and commitments.
* Professional Development: Access high-quality supervision, online journals, and professional resources to support your career growth.
* Generous Annual Leave: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with generous leave entitlement.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: Support a greener commute while staying active.
* Season Ticket Loans: Travel across London more affordably and conveniently.
What you will do
* Assessments: Complete comprehensive assessments for individuals within mental health placements.
* Care Planning: Develop and implement personalised care and support plans to promote independence.
* Multi-Disciplinary Working: Work closely with NHS colleagues, housing providers, voluntary organisations, and alliance partners.
* Safeguarding: Safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults, ensuring statutory duties and procedures are met.
* Reviews & Case Management: Participate in case conferences, placement reviews, and MDT meetings.
* Family & Carer Liaison: Work collaboratively with carers and family members to support positive outcomes.
This London-based locum role offers excellent hourly pay, flexible working, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative, integrated mental health service. Alongside professional rewards, you’ll enjoy working in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, with endless cultural, social, and lifestyle opportunities.
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Apply now to make a meaningful impact in mental health social work while enjoying flexibility, professional support, and life in London.
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