Social Worker, Mental Health

Adults Social Worker - Mental Health

Contract Type:
Temporary

Location:

Basingstoke (Hybrid Working)
Rate:
Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Hours:

37 hours per week
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)

Role Overview

Connect2

Social work is recruiting Qualified Adults Social Workers to join a Mental Health Team in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment delivering high‑quality mental health services.

You will manage a varied caseload, supporting adults with complex mental health needs and promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional support and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families experiencing mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and substance misuse, using a strengths‑based approach
Complete comprehensive assessments (psychosocial, risk, and care needs) to inform decision‑making and support planning
Develop, implement, and review person‑centred care plans in collaboration with service users and multidisciplinary teams
Undertake crisis intervention, risk management, and safeguarding responsibilities in line with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Care Act
Advocate for service users' rights and coordinate with statutory, community, and voluntary agencies to ensure access to appropriate resources
Deliver therapeutic interventions, including one‑to‑one or group work, using evidence‑based approaches such as CBT or DBT
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with professional, legal, and confidentiality standards
Support and engage with carers and families, providing emotional support, psychoeducation, and involvement in recovery planning

Benefits of Working with Connect2

Social work

Competitive £38 per hour umbrella rate
Hybrid working - a combination of office‑based work, home visits, and home working
Hybrid tablet device provided to support flexible working
5 personal development days per year
Access to permanent opportunities as they become available
Support from a dedicated Connect2

Social work consultant

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork

Email:  / Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2

Social work is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2

Social work is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates