Social Worker - Mental Health Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Social Worker – Mental Health Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Adults
Location: Leicester, UK
Salary: £34.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker within the Mental Health Team in Leicester, earning £34.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with office attendance required just one day per week. Working within Adult Social Care, you will play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing mental health challenges through personalised assessments, care planning, and face-to-face interventions that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Benefit from the consistency and stability of a full-time role within a supportive Adult Social Care team.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £34.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while maintaining meaningful team collaboration through weekly office attendance.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of flexible working arrangements that support your personal and professional commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of adults experiencing mental health difficulties within your local community.

What you will do

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of adults’ needs, strengths, and support requirements.
• Care Planning: Develop personalised care and support plans that promote recovery, independence, and wellbeing.
• Direct Support: Build strong professional relationships through face-to-face engagement and ongoing intervention.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload and ensure timely reviews of support arrangements and outcomes.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated care.
• Advocacy: Empower and advocate for individuals, promoting choice, independence, and informed decision-making.
• Review and Monitoring: Regularly evaluate care plans and adapt interventions to meet changing needs and circumstances.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, ensuring service users receive the protection and support they require.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work
  
  Qualification:
  
  Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience working within Adult Social Care and Mental Health Services.
• Mental Health Knowledge: Strong understanding of mental health legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and person-centred practice.
• Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience undertaking comprehensive assessments, care planning, and risk management.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Partnership Working: Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and case management skills within a busy service environment.

Why Leicester

Leicester is a thriving and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage, vibrant community atmosphere, and excellent transport links across the UK. With its mix of historic landmarks, green spaces, shopping districts, and thriving arts and food scenes, Leicester offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you’re looking for professional development opportunities or an exciting place to live, Leicester delivers the perfect balance of both.