Qualified Social Worker Transitions and Mental Health

Job Description

Social Worker - Adult Community Team / Mental Health / Preparation for Adulthood

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Locum Social Worker to join a dynamic and fast-paced Adult Community Team, supporting adults with a range of needs, including those transitioning through Preparation for Adulthood and individuals requiring Mental Health support.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will work within a busy duty-based environment, delivering high-quality statutory social work interventions while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant - a single point of contact throughout your placement
• Weekly payroll for reliable and timely payments
• Access to CPD and training via our online e-learning portal
• Access to a benefits app offering significant retail and lifestyle savings
• Regular job updates tailored to your preferred location
• Referral bonus of up to £300 for recommending a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

• Undertake Care Act Assessments and person-centred care planning
• Manage safeguarding enquiries and promote safe practice
• Provide effective support within a fast-paced duty service
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partners and agencies
• Support individuals with complex needs, including mental health presentations
• Promote strengths-based practice and outcome-focused interventions

To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:

• Recognised Diploma / Degree in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Experience with in Adult Community Teams and/or Mental Health Services
• Ability to work effectively in a busy duty setting
• Strong organisational and communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker seeking a role that offers variety, professional challenge, and meaningful impact.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.