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.
About the Role
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
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