Qualified Social Worker – Mental Health Team
Location: West Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Contract Type: Agency
We're looking for experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable Qualified Social Workers to join the Adult Mental Health Service in West Yorkshire. If you're confident in working with complex cases and committed to safeguarding and empowering adults, this could be the role for you.
The Role:
As a key member of the Mental Health Team, you'll be working with adults across various stages of need – from safeguarding referrals to complex case management. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
1. Conducting Care Act assessments
2. Completing Mental Capacity Assessments
3. Managing safeguarding enquiries and Section 42 cases
4. Working closely with multi-agency partners
5. Participating in a duty rota within your allocated area
You'll be using your professional judgment, communication skills, and legal knowledge to ensure person-centred, rights-based outcomes.
What You’ll Need:
We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and empathy to the role. You should have:
6. Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or Degree in Social Work)
7. Registration with Social Work England
8. At least 4 years’ post-qualified experience
9. Solid understanding of key legislation including:Care Act 2014Mental Capacity Act 2005Mental Health ActHuman Rights Act
10. Strong risk assessment, safeguarding, and case management skills
11. A person-centred approach, with an ability to work creatively and collaboratively
In This Role, You Will:
12. Carry out complex assessments of need, risk, and capacity
13. Develop personalised care and support plans
14. Manage a varied caseload efficiently
15. Advocate for individuals’ rights and well-being
16. Support unqualified staff and students
17. Contribute to a team that’s committed to achieving sustainable, positive outcomes
Team Culture:
We're a collaborative, high-paced team led by a permanent, supportive manager. We operate with a clear duty rota, shared responsibilities, and a strong ethos of mutual support. Everyone contributes and has each other’s back — creating a professional, positive environment where you can thrive.
What We're Looking For:
18. Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
19. Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience.
20. Background in CIN, CP, or court work.
21. Strong understanding of Child Protection legislation and direct experience with vulnerable children and families.
22. Effective at multi-agency working, assessment writing, planning, and direct work with children.
23. Positive, flexible, and forward-thinking.
24. Eager to deliver the best outcomes for children and families.
️ In This Role, You Will:
25. Assess risk and need using your professional expertise.
26. Hold and manage a varied caseload.
27. Create person-centred, empowering care plans.
28. Engage directly with children and families to drive real, lasting change.
Why Join Pertemps?
29. Dedicated consultant access to roles across the UK
30. Simple registration & full compliance support
31. Fast, reliable payroll
32. Generous referral bonuses
33. Ongoing access to exclusive roles in children’s and adult social work
Easily commutable from: Oldham, Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax, Rochdale, York, Doncaster, and more.
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