Social Worker – Mental Wellbeing Service

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adult's Social Worker to join its client’s Mental Wellbeing Service team, based in Southampton

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to work within a specialist Mental Health and Substance Use service, supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes, improve wellbeing, and maintain independence within their communities.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary environment alongside social workers, mental health practitioners, health professionals, and partner agencies to provide person-centred, strengths-based interventions. The role focuses on supporting adults with mental health and substance use needs through assessment, support planning, safeguarding, hospital discharge work, and access to community-based services.

This role requires a confident practitioner with strong knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, mental health services, risk management, and partnership working, alongside a commitment to promoting recovery, independence, and social inclusion.

• Supporting adults experiencing mental health and substance use difficulties to access appropriate services, support networks, and community resources.
• Undertaking Care Act 2014 assessments, reviews, and support planning to identify eligible needs and improve outcomes.
• Working within the Mental Wellbeing Service to provide strengths-based and person-centred interventions that promote independence and recovery.
• Supporting individuals during periods of transition, hospital discharge, and increased mental health need.
• Completing Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to Best Interest decision-making where required.
• Applying relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Undertaking safeguarding enquiries and interventions to protect adults at risk and promote their wellbeing and safety.
• Contributing to risk assessments and risk management planning, ensuring positive risk-taking is balanced with safety and support.
• Working collaboratively with mental health services, health colleagues, carers, voluntary organisations, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support.
• Participating regularly in the duty rota, responding to referrals and urgent situations in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records, assessments, reports, and support plans.
• Attending team meetings, supervision sessions, training, and continuous professional development activities.

To be successful in this role you must have;

• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.
• Registration:
  
  Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience:
  
  Significant post-qualified experience working with adults with mental health and/or substance use needs within Adult Social Care, Mental Health Services, or a related setting.
• Legislation Knowledge:
  
  Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Section 117 aftercare responsibilities, and Adult Safeguarding legislation.
• Mental Health
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience supporting adults with complex mental health needs and working within recovery-focused services.
• Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven ability to undertake assessments, support planning, reviews, and risk management interventions.
• Multi-Agency Working:
  
  Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and alongside health professionals, carers, and partner organisations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report-writing and case recording.
• Professional Practice:
  
  Commitment to strengths-based, person-centred practice, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Driving Licence:
  Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
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