Job Description
Experienced Social Worker - Mental Health
We are currently working on two Locum Social Work opportunities within Rochdale Adult Social Care's Mental Health East and West Teams, supporting working-age adults with mental illness. These roles offer a strong statutory focus within a supportive, well-structured service.
Benefits:
* Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact
* Weekly payroll
* Access to CPD & training via our e-learning portal
* Regular updates on relevant locum opportunities
* Referral bonus of up to £300 (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
* Hold and manage a caseload
* Undertake a full range of statutory Adult Social Care functions
* Participate in the Duty Rota
* Participate in the Social Circumstance Report Rota
* Work closely with co-located colleagues from Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
* Contribute to a high-performing, supportive team environment
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
* Minimum 3 years' experience within statutory Adult Social Care and/or statutory
* Adult Mental Health Services
* Registration with Social Work England
* Assessments under the Care Act
* Section 117 Mental Health Act work
* Mental Capacity Assessments and leading Best Interest Meetings
* Reviewing services and developing Care Plans
* Facilitating safe hospital discharges
* Statutory safeguarding processes (concerns, enquiries, case conferences)
* Duty functions, including triaging referrals
* Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation
Apply now for immediate consideration.
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