Job Description

Mental Health Social Worker

Westminster City Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Mental Health Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining an inclusive workplace our client also offers flexible working arrangements, excellent support within the team and an empowering work environment. This Mental Health Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Rate dependent on experience.

Mental Health Social Worker responsibilities include:

• Complete assessments under the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Formulate risk assessments around harm to self or others
• Working with Vulnerable Adults with Mental Health
• Care management
• Report writing and assessment
• Carrying a caseload of service users
• Managing complex cases
• Liaising with other professional bodies whilst working within the Mental Health Act
• Safeguarding Adults
• Self-directed support / personal budgets

Requirements / Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Mental Health Social Worker within the UK Social Care industry.
• HCPC Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within UK
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment.

To discuss this Mental Health Social Worker position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Westminster City Council, please contact Sydnee Hannam or email your updated CV today.