Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to step into a specialist, high-impact role within a mental health setting?
We’re working with a well-established, independent healthcare provider to recruit a dedicated Social Worker to support children and young people with complex mental health needs in a structured clinical environment.
This is a pivotal safeguarding-focused role, ideal for someone confident working within multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex cases. You’ll take the lead on safeguarding and child protection, supporting young people with needs including:
Autism spectrum conditions
Eating disorders
Learning disabilities
Attachment and developmental difficulties
Mental Health Act involvement
Working closely with clinical teams, you’ll play a key role in assessment, care planning, and discharge pathways.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters
Manage referrals to local authorities, police, and external agencies
Complete comprehensive social care assessments from admission to discharge
Contribute to Care Programme Approach (CPA) processes
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Prepare reports for tribunals, hearings, and reviews
Support families, carers, and external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Social Worker (registered with relevant UK body)
Experience working with children & young people, ideally in mental health or CAMHS
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation & frameworks
Confidence managing complex cases and multi-agency working
Ability to work both independently and within a clinical team
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work in a specialist clinical environment
Ongoing training & professional development
Supportive leadership and structured supervision
Real opportunity to influence safeguarding practice and service development
Interested? Send your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed)